NeStep in Packaging Innovation — Nestlé
- Location
- Orbe
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 38 days ago
Full description
Location: Orbe, Switzerland Work model: Hybrid Contract type / duration: Temporary – 12 months Target start date: Q1 2027, flexible
Be a force for good and take your NeStep with Nestlé
NeStep is a unique 12-month immersive experience at Nestlé in Switzerland for fresh graduates who want to learn fast, grow with purpose and make an impact. From day one, you spend at least half of your time owning one impactful project, combined with structured learning and continuous mentoring to deliver meaningful results.
As a NeStep talent in Packaging Innovation at the Nestlé Product Technology Center for Coffee, your mission is to support the development and implementation of more sustainable paper-based packaging solutions for coffee products while helping deliver a superior consumer experience. You will make a difference by collaborating closely with packaging specialists, project teams, internal research and development partners, marketing, business teams, operations, laboratories and external suppliers. This is your opportunity to learn by doing, grow with support and shape the future you envision for yourself and for the world around you.
How you’ll make an impact as a NeStep talent in Packaging Innovation
- Supporting the development and implementation of innovative paper-based packaging solutions for coffee products, including flexible and rigid formats.
- Contributing to packaging material changes from plastic to paper while helping maintain functionality, quality and consumer experience.
- Coordinating laboratory activities, technical testing and trials, then turning results into clear summaries and recommendations for project teams.
- Collaborating with internal partners and external suppliers to explore new materials, packaging formats and technical solutions.
- Creating mock-ups, prototypes, sketches or renderings that bring new packaging concepts to life and support decision-making.
What will make you successful
- Master’s graduate in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Design or a related field, with a strong interest in packaging innovation.
- Being agile, organized and proactive, with the ability to manage several activities, adapt to evolving priorities and turn technical information into clear insights.
- Having strong collaboration and communication skills, with the confidence to work with laboratories, project teams, business partners and suppliers.
- Having fluency in English
- French is an asset.
- Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning, while translating ideas into measurable impact and creating shared value.
Eligibility criteria
- Being a recent graduate from a Swiss higher education institution (bachelor's or master's degree completed within last 12 months).
- Swiss nationals, EU/EFTA nationals, or C permit holders only.
At Nestlé , we place people at the heart of everything we do
Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:
- Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office-based roles)
- Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and coaching
- Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
- Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Attractive employee discounts across various products and services
- Potential reward for outstanding contribution
What to expect from our hiring process
We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
The hiring process typically includes an interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.
Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.
Ready to learn, grow and be a force for good?
Apply now and take your NeStep with Nestlé.
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Questions about this listing
What salary does Nestlé offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Orbe is CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Nestlé. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Nestlé offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Nestlé during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Vaud's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Nestlé?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Nestlé's original listing at jobdetails.nestle.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
