NeStep in Packaging Innovation

Location: Orbe, Switzerland
Work model: Hybrid
Contract type / duration: Temporary – 12 months
Target start date: Q1 2027, flexible
Deadline for applications: 16 October 2026
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 impactful project, combined with structured learning and continuous mentoring to deliver meaningful results.
As a NeStep talent in Packaging Innovation at the Nestlé Product Technology Center for Coffee, your mission is to support the development and implementation of more sustainable paper-based packaging solutions for coffee products while helping deliver a superior consumer experience. You will make a difference by collaborating closely with packaging specialists, project teams, internal research and development partners, marketing, business teams, operations, laboratories and external suppliers. 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 Packaging Innovation
• Supporting the development and implementation of innovative paper-based packaging solutions for coffee products, including flexible and rigid formats.
• Contributing to packaging material changes from plastic to paper while helping maintain functionality, quality and consumer experience.
• Coordinating laboratory activities, technical testing and trials, then turning results into clear summaries and recommendations for project teams.
• Collaborating with internal partners and external suppliers to explore new materials, packaging formats and technical solutions.
• Creating mock-ups, prototypes, sketches or renderings that bring new packaging concepts to life and support decision-making.
What will make you successful
• Master’s graduate in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Design or a related field, with a strong interest in packaging innovation.
• Being agile, organized and proactive, with the ability to manage several activities, adapt to evolving priorities and turn technical information into clear insights.
• Having strong collaboration and communication skills, with the confidence to work with laboratories, project teams, business partners and suppliers.
• Having fluency in English; French is an asset.
• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning, while translating ideas into measurable impact and creating shared value.
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 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 learn, grow and be a force for good?
Apply now and take your NeStep with Nestlé.