The Nestlé Deep Tech Center is where we develop and evaluate cutting-edge technologies to accelerate Nestlé’s global innovation mission and shape the future of food at scale. Leveraging advanced robotics and sensor technologies, AI, machine learning and digital twins, we are driving smarter manufacturing, delivering breakthrough consumer experiences, and maximizing our research and innovation capabilities.  Every project here connects you to Nestlé’s purpose: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for individuals, families, communities, and the planet, today and for generations to come.

Based in Orbe, Switzerland, and complemented by our Deep Tech Hub in Shenzhen, China, our state-of-the-art facility fosters a collaborative working environment, with creative spaces, rapid‑prototyping labs, automated kitchens, and pilot plants, so innovation moves fast from concept to reality.

Ready to build technology that matters? Join us and be a force for good!

Position Snapshot

Location: Orbe (near Lausanne), Switzerland

Company: Nestlé Deep Tech Center

Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Internship, 6 months

Start date : ASAP

Deadline of application: 29.01.2026

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

Position Summary 

As a Smart Manufacturing & Sensor Technologies Intern, you will support the Nestlé Deep Tech Center (DTC) in the exploration and development of new sensor technologies for online measurement of process‑control parameters and production‑quality attributes. This role also offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience operating a pilot line, allowing you to connect laboratory innovation with real manufacturing environments.

The role reports directly to the R&D Expert in Applied metrology, in the group Smart Sensors and Robotics.

A Day in the Life of a Smart Manufacturing & Sensor Technologies Intern

• Scouting, testing, and evaluating smart sensors for real‑time monitoring and process control
• Setting up test benches and performing controlled trials in the pilot plant to validate sensor behaviour under realistic conditions
• Running synchronized physical and chemical measurements to enable robust analysis and prediction
• Assessing sensor robustness, trueness, and scalability for high‑speed pilot‑plant environments
• Automating measurement and data‑acquisition workflows to strengthen pilot‑scale process control
• Generating datasets to support process digitalization and modelling across bench equipment and pilot‑plant lines
• Analysing collected data and preparing clear technical documentation and scientific summaries

What will make you successful

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master’s in Electronic, Physics, Robotics, Optics, Automation, Engineering Sciences or related field
• Ability to independently plan, run, and troubleshoot experiments, while confidently interpreting data outcomes
• Strong collaboration skills, enabling effective work with cross‑functional teams such as R&D, quality, engineering, and operations
• Reliability in delivering tasks on time, with strict respect for lab safety, quality standards, and documentation procedures
• Familiarity with sensor setup design, device connectivity, and data acquisition systems
• Comfortable with data analysis tools (e.g., R, Python); experience with LabVIEW or similar software is a plus
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory protocols, experimental methods, and metrology tools is a strong plus
• Interest in novel smart sensors, MEMS technologies, and emerging manufacturing innovation

Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.

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.

Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.