Welcome to the Home of Food at Nestlé! With 220 experts at Nestlé Product Technology Centre Food (NPTC Food) we are responsible for the innovation and renovation of culinary products. Every day we embody the entrepreneurial mindset and transform science into technologies. The aim: Deliver tasty and balanced meals with the highest freshness perception and convenience. Within Nestlés worldwide research and development network we are centrally seated in Singen, Germany. So are you ready to join our international team? 

Most important facts at a glance:          

Location: Singen, Germany  

Department: Packaging

Working: fulltime / part-time  

Contract: unlimited 

Start: Immediate 

Travelling: 20 % 

A day in a life of a R&D Packaging Specialist  

• You harness cutting-edge technologies and innovative packaging solutions from suppliers to elevate your projects. 
• You excel in managing stakeholders and communicate effectively throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring clarity and collaboration. 
• Also, you possess the creativity to develop disruptive concepts that challenge the status quo and drive progress. 
• Analyzing packaging materials in the laboratory, providing insights that enhance product performance and sustainability is also on your daily agenda.  
• You craft comprehensive reports that convey critical information and support informed decision-making. 
• You actively engage in team meetings, contributing your ideas and fostering a collaborative environment for success. 

What will make you successful 

• You hold a Master’s Degree in Engineering, specializing in packaging, mechanical, or process engineering. 
• You bring at least three years of experience in the FMCG sector or with a packaging supplier.  
• You possess in-depth knowledge of materials, formats, technologies, sealing processes. 
• Also, Project Management and Stakeholder Management skills would be an added advantage. 
• Your process capability is an asset that enhances your contributions to projects. 
• You embody curiosity, strive to make an impact, and thrive in collaborative environments, demonstrating teamwork.  
• Additionally, you are fluent in English.  

What you need to know 

• Company pension fund: Our Nestlé Pension Fund has been advising our employees for many years. 
• 30 days of vacation: Breaks and time off are important. That's why all Nestlé employees have more vacation days than required by law.   
• 38 hrs week 
• Healthy and delicious food: You can take a relaxed lunch break in our cafeteria together with your colleagues and enjoy a good meal.
• Development: With our annual development meetings with your manager, we find out where your professional journey can go.

Ready for the next steps? 

Please apply online - don't forget to indicate the earliest possible starting date and attach all relevant documents. Your contact person for this position is Laura Rabe von Pappenheim. 

Become part of something big  

Nestlé offers endless possibilities for you. We are a leader in nutrition, health and wellness with our brands that are loved around the world. A real opportunity to positively impact the lives of millions. From breakfast to dinner, from medical nutrition to healthy snacks for four-legged friends, from sustainable farming to eco-friendly packaging. So much is already here, now make it even better. In a team of diverse characters learning with and from each other - be a force for good.