The Nestlé Product Technology Centre Coffee (NPTC Coffee) is the leading R&D organization that discovers, develops and deploys coffee and beverage products and technologies for in-home and out-of-home consumption. It consists of units in Konolfingen (CH), Marysville (USA), Orbe (CH) and Singapore and provides new products and processes to all Nestlé markets worldwide.

Our mission – to delight the consumer wherever, whenever, however by delivering moments of genuine pleasure and indulgence - drives the need for us to attract, select and develop the right people for the right jobs throughout the value chain of our business.

Position Snapshot

Location: Orbe, Switzerland

Company: Nestlé Product Technology Centre Coffee
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Internship, 6 months 

Start date: Early 2026, flexible (latest starting date is April 2026)

Deadline for applications: 15.10.2025

What we offer at Nestlé

International, diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment : Read more about our Nestlé Community

Opportunities to have an impact and contribute to your team’s success

Endless learning opportunities and enriching experiences

Strong mentorship for your professional growth

Professional network and route to entry level position

Position Summary 

As a Sensory & Product Experience Intern, you will be responsible for supporting the digital roadmap by improving data workflows and exploring innovative sensory AI and statistical tools. Your main focus will be on Global Sensory Mapping (GSM), helping connect coffee segments, integrate cross-functional data (e.g. sales), and enhance data visualization and management.

You’ll work in a dynamic, inclusive, and international environment with opportunities to collaborate across teams, functions, and regions.

A Day in the Life of a Sensory & Product Experience Intern

• Assist Sensory and Product Experience specialists in identifying data management needs and enhancing tool user experience.
• Support literature reviews and research innovative methodologies and AI tools relevant to Sensory & Product Experience.
• Contribute to the implementation of statistical methods in R for Global Sensory Mapping updates, utilizing Azure for code tracking.
• Help optimize data visualization and accessibility while familiarizing yourself with Nestlé Coffee's Global Sensory Mapping tool and data workflow.
• Gather and structure sales data related to the Coffee category to inform product development strategies and refine data management practices.
• Document processes and create engaging communication decks to share findings and promote best practices across Nestlé’s global categories.

What will make you successful

• Student or recent graduate with a Master's degree in Food Sciences, Statistics, or Innovation
• Strong interest in sensory sciences, digital and methods development
• Strong sensory & statistical analysis skills
• Curiosity, problem solving and communication
• Fluent in English and French (spoken and written)

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At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

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