Associate Product Development Specialist

Associate Product Development Specialist

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk‑taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

The Associate Product Development Specialist participates in R&D projects and activities and delivers product/process/systems in response to business needs in alignment with I&R pipelines.

Develop products in a timely manner, using innovative ingredients/processes with ideas generated from consumer insight and meeting Nestle guidelines; manages bench and pilot plant trials

Participate in project activities and resources to deliver industrialized products/processes at a defined quality and timeline

Calculate the carbon impact of projects for sustainability deliverables

Document projects in accordance with Nestle guidelines

Present/Publish together with project team members the project results at meetings with R&D, SBU and Markets

Write and communicate appropriately with all involved

Participate in relevant training courses, especially the ones pertaining to the Trial Management Process(es)

Keep current in scientific field and business aspects of Liquid Beverage Products

Bachelor’s Degree is required, in Food Science or a related field

1-2 years related experience (can include internships)

Good knowledge of raw materials and key technologies applicable to the product area

Knowledge of dairy technologies is a plus

Qualified support in a project

Standard in rapid bench‑top prototypes

Exposure to pilot plant setting; SBU, R&D and market awareness

Understanding of R&D project management and consumer insight and research methodologies

Ability to organize work and to manage small projects

Developed in computer literacy (Microsoft Office) and team room applications

Must focus on quality and customers and be able to provide solutions

Must be able to work in a cross functional team

Ability to travel up to 15%

Salary: $63,236 to $84,868 per year

Bonus Eligibility: 5%

Thepay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at

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