Product Development Intern

Location: Konolfingen, Switzerland
Contract type / duration: Internship, 6 months
Start date: January/February 2026
Deadline for Application:
Be a force for good and transform your potential into something extraordinary
As a Product Development Intern at Nestlé, your mission is to support the Powder Creamer Team in developing new solutions that optimize powder properties and manufacturing processes. You will make a difference by collaborating closely with Product Development Specialists, project team members and relevant NPTC stakeholders. This is your opportunity to make an impact while gaining hands-on experience and mentorship to kick-start your career.
How you’ll make an impact as a Product Development Intern
• Support R&D product development projects and design experiments to identify powder creamer solutions with defined functional and sensory properties.
• Plan, prepare and conduct kitchen, benchtop, prototyping and pilot plant trials, including the preparation of prototypes for validation.
• Coordinate raw materials, product analytics, sample releases, sensory evaluations and keeping-quality tests.
• Assess the sustainability impact of developed solutions in collaboration with the project manager.
• Document, report and present project results while building effective collaboration with project team members and relevant NPTC stakeholders.
What will make you successful
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in progress or completed in Science and Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering or a related field, with exposure to materials science, chemistry or physics.
• Strong interest in innovation and a problem-solving mindset, supported by hands-on curiosity and a willingness to learn.
• Good communication and networking skills, with experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams and building relationships based on trust.
• Fluency in English. German is a strong asset.
• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning, while translating ideas into measurable impact and creating shared value.
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 to grow your career
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• 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 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 start your career journey with us?
Apply now and transform your potential into something extraordinary.