Smart Sensors Specialist — Nestlé
- Location
- Orbe, CH
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 54 days ago
Role overview
Location: Orbe, Switzerland Work model: On-site / Full-time 100% Contract type / duration: Permanent
Be a force for good and build technology that matters.
As a Smart Sensors Specialist at the Deep Tech Center, your mission is to explore and develop new sensor technologies for process control, production quality, and breakthrough consumer experiences.
- Location: Orbe, Switzerland Work model: On-site / Full-time 100% Contract type / duration: Permanent
- Be a force for good and build technology that matters.
Application process
- Driving test bench, pilot, and proof-of-concept activities that turn scientific ideas into scalable, real-world applications.
- Building robust data acquisition and connectivity approaches that enable reliable measurement and smarter decision-making.
- Delivering technical support to projects and stakeholders with solutions that are effective, sustainable, and fit for purpose.
- Advancing digitalization by generating high-quality datasets and applying sensor expertise to modelling and automation initiatives.
- Sharing knowledge through documentation, publications, and mentoring that strengthen capabilities across teams and projects. What will make you successful
- Bringing strong expertise in sensor development, measurement science, and hands-on experimental work to create practical, high-impact solutions.
- Applying knowledge of statistics, variability analysis, and metrology to assess performance, improve reliability, and support robust decision-making.
- Using programming and data analysis skills with a high level of autonomy to advance connected systems, automation, and digital innovation.
Additional details
- Location: Orbe, Switzerland Work model: On-site / Full-time 100% Contract type / duration: Permanent
- Sharing knowledge through documentation, publications, and mentoring that strengthen capabilities across teams and projects. What will make you successful
- State-of-the-art facility with creative spaces, rapid prototyping labs, automated kitchens, and pilot plants. Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
- Learning and development opportunities to grow your career Performance based bonus
- Attractive employee discounts across various products and services What to expect from our hiring process
- 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 confidentia
Notes and original content
- Location: Orbe, Switzerland
- Work model: On-site / Full-time 100%
- Contract type / duration: Permanent
- Sharing knowledge through documentation, publications, and mentoring that strengthen capabilities across teams and projects.
- What will make you successful
- State-of-the-art facility with creative spaces, rapid prototyping labs, automated kitchens, and pilot plants.
- Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
- Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
- Performance based bonus
- Attractive employee discounts across various products and services
Questions about this listing
What salary does Nestlé offer for this role?
Nestlé lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Orbe, CH. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to 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.
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