Job Description

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. Across our hubs in Switzerland and China, we advance manufacturing, consumer experiences and research by leveraging robotics, sensors, AI, machine learning and digital twins. You will make a difference by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across research and development, businesses, markets, factories, and external partners. This is your opportunity to accelerate Nestlé’s innovation mission through cutting edge technologies and shape the future of food at scale.

How you’ll make an impact as a Smart Sensors Specialist

• Leading the development of innovative sensor solutions that improve process control, product quality, and consumer experience.
• 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.
• Collaborating as a strong team player across disciplines, with PhD research or operations experience considered a strong plus.
• Communicating fluently in English.

• Thriving in a highly collaborative, innovation-driven environment, and being ready to move fast from concept to reality.

At Nestlé Deep Tech Center, we place people at the core 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)
• 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
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various 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 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.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

Apply now and build technology that matters!

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