Job Description

Location: Orbe, Switzerland
Work model: Hybrid
Contract type / duration: Temporary – 12 months

Activity Rate: Full-Time
Target start date: ASAP

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 meaningful project, combined with structured learning and continuous mentoring.

As a NeStep talent in Product Development at Nestlé, you will immerse yourself in the exciting world of innovative product creation. You will collaborate closely with project managers, ingredient and recipe experts, as well as sensory and consumer teams, gaining valuable insight into the product development process while building practical skills in a dynamic environment. 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 Product Development

• Supporting project managers and product developers in designing new cocoa-based products while building practical experience in product design and development.
• Coordinating bench-scale and pilot plant trials to prepare product concepts for the next stages of development.
• Designing prototypes, innovative formulations and product concepts that respond to consumer needs and market trends.
• Consolidating and analyzing data from experiments and trials to turn insights into clear recommendations for next steps.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen your creativity, technical skills and data-driven decision-making in product development.

What will make you successful

• Being a fresh Master’s graduate in Food Science, Food engineering, Food Chemistry or a related field.
• Bringing strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Being highly adaptable, open-minded and results-focused, with an innovative mindset.
• Working with autonomy while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Communicating clearly and staying well organized in a dynamic environment.
• Being fluent in English. French is a plus.

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 a video 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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