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: Engineering 

Working: fulltime

Contract: unlimited 

Start: Immediate 

Travelling: approximately 25 %

A day in a life of a Senior Digital Application Engineer 

• As a Senior Digital Application Engineer (m/f/d) you will deploy AI/ML models and solution packages to enhance process control, as well as optimizing predictive maintenance and quality processes. 
• Collaborating with engineering and production teams, you will embed intelligence into manufacturing lines to drive innovation and efficiency. 
• You will advance our smart factory initiatives by integrating AI-driven intelligence and enabling seamless OT/IT integration. 
• Ensuring data governance and compliance with food safety and cybersecurity standards will be a critical part of your role. 
• You will translate business needs into technical solutions using cloud-native tools, while also scouting for external solution partners to enhance our capabilities. 

What will make you successful 

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, demonstrating your strong academic foundation in this area. 
• 7 years of experience in data engineering or AI/ML within manufacturing environments. 
• Your proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms equips you to tackle complex data challenges and drive innovative solutions. 
• You have hands-on experience with AI platforms and industrial data systems, allowing you to effectively contribute to our technology initiatives. 
• Your project management, teamwork and stakeholder management skills align with your strong communication skills.  
• Also, you have full proficiency level in English – other languages are a plus. 

What you need to know 

• 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  
• Development: With our annual development meetings with your manager, we find out where your professional journey can go.  
• In good hands: To help you settle in quickly and learn everything you need to know right from the start, we'll create an individual onboarding plan for you.  
• Company pension fund: Our Nestlé Pension Fund has been advising our employees for many years.  

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.