Engineering Specialist

Position snapshot

Location: Konolfingen, Switzerland   

Company: Nestlé Research Konolfingen 

Act. Rate: 80-100%

Type of contract: Permanent contract

Language: Fluent in English (B2 or better) and German (an advantage)

What we offer at Nestlé

Flexible work policies in terms of core hours. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you!

Genuine opportunities for career and personal development

Working in an international environment with the possibility to work worldwide after a successful experience in Konolfingen

Attractive additional benefits

Position summary

Our Nestlé Research and Development Center in Konolfingen (NRDK), Switzerland, develops for Nestlé worldwide, new products, processes and packaging concepts in the areas of Milk, plant-based and Nutrition products. This includes various process and filling technologies for liquid, powder or sterile products. In addition, it also provides technical assistance and engineering support for major Capital Investment Projects (CAPEX) to our factories.

As a member of our local Site-Engineering team you will support with your technical expertise and in close collaboration with your colleagues the daily pilot plant operations as well as the evaluation, design and implementation of local investment projects.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.

Daily activities of an Engineering Specialist

• Prepare high-level feasibility studies by asking the right questions to get a broad picture without going into too many details for new process and product ideas


• Prepare projects in further details to submit budget requests taking in account the various internal and external stakeholders of the NRDK


• Lead and execute the projects on site safely and in close collaboration with the various team members and specific operational functions leading to a successful commissioning, start-up and documented handover


• Assist our technicians/operators in troubleshooting and more complex root cause analysis on site


• Help to improve the asset intensity of our pilot plant and production facilities with detailed data analysis and specific process know-how


• Develop and drive sustainable solutions to meet our net zero goal by challenging and improving the status-quo


• Support the exploration and development of new technologies/products and help to qualify and industrialize them

What will make you successful

• Engineering degree (preferably process or mechanical engineering)


• Experience in process engineering and food industry including hygienic requirements are an advantage but not a must


• Excellent networking and communication skills


• End to end (E2E)-mindset (start projects with a clearly defined and well aligned scope ending up in successful handover including proper documentation)


• Passionate about making a difference in the professional environment


• Strong problem-solving skills as part of a bigger team and willing to apply them also in the field


• Full commitment to compliance (legal, safety, quality, finance) for all activities


• Willingness to develop specific expertise in defined areas to be the local subject matter expert

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.
We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.
Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.