R&D Specialist - System Science — Nestlé
- Location
- Orbe
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 9 days ago
Full description
Location: Orbe, Switzerland Work model: On site / Full time Contract type / duration: Permanent
Target start date: As soon as possible
Be a force for good and delight consumers through coffee and beverage innovation
As an R&D Specialist for System Science at Nestlé Product Technology Center for Coffee , your mission is to build the scientific foundations needed to explain, optimize and predict product, machine and packaging system performance. Our teams in Orbe, Konolfingen, Singapore and Marysville lead coffee and beverage R&D for Nestlé markets worldwide. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with system performance specialists, product developers, engineers and multidisciplinary research teams. This is your opportunity to take ownership, grow your expertise, and deliver meaningful results that make a difference at scale. This is your opportunity to drive cutting-edge innovation, strengthen your expertise and deliver meaningful results to create unique consumer experiences at global scale.
How you’ll make an impact as an &D Specialist - System Science
- Formulating hypotheses that connect product, machine and packaging design choices with beverage performance.
- Designing experiments that reveal flow, pressure, mass transfer, extraction, dissolution and foam generation mechanisms.
- Building predictive, physics-based models that explain system behaviour and guide technical decisions.
- Identifying performance drivers, variability and knowledge gaps to improve system robustness and optimization.
- Creating reusable scientific knowledge that accelerates future research, product development and system innovation.
- Translating scientific findings into clear recommendations for technical integration, validation and performance improvement.
What will make you successful
- Bringing strong knowledge of physical chemistry, applied physics, mechanical engineering or a related scientific field.
- Applying predictive modelling to explain system behaviour, test design choices and anticipate performance.
- Using expertise in transport phenomena, fluid systems, experimentation and packaging to solve complex system challenges.
- Connecting fundamental science with system design questions and communicating clearly across multidisciplinary teams.
- Communicating fluently in English and translating complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging messages.
- Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning, while translating ideas into measurable impact and creating shared value.
At Nestlé Switzerland, we care about our people.
We offer a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your growth and wellbeing at work and in life:
- Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
- Healthcare contribution and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
- Performance based bonus
- Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
- Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills
- Attractive employee discounts across everyday products and services
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 Be a Force for Good?
Apply now and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.
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 residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and 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?
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