Associate R&D Specialist Packaging - Material Characterization

The Nestlé Product Technology Centre Coffee (NPTC Coffee) is the leading R&D organization that discovers, develops and deploys coffee and beverage products and technologies for in-home and out-of-home consumption. It consists of units in Konolfingen (CH), Marysville (USA), Orbe (CH) and Singapore and provides new products and processes to all Nestlé markets worldwide.

• Location:
  
  Orbe, Switzerland
• Company:
  Nestlé Product Technology Centre Coffee
• Act. Rate:
  Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
• Type of contract:
  Permanent contract

As an Associate R&D Specialist Packaging - Material Characterization you will be responsible for supporting Packaging Project Managers in the area of coffee systems, in characterizing materials—mechanical, thermal, and gas‑barrier properties—to define interactions between capsules, pods, and coffee machines. You will develop and adapt advanced tools with a strong focus on digitalization to accelerate development processes. In this role, you will build expertise in paper‑based materials, aluminium, and plastics.

• Leverage material characterization methods to define packaging properties and specifications for capsules and pods
• Propose innovative material, design, and characterization concepts with the NPTC methods team
• Build, document, and share material knowledge across packaging teams
• Support digital transformation of characterization processes to accelerate development
• Define Design of Experiments to meet project deliverables
• Support Project Managers and deliver results aligned with project timelines
• Present methods and results clearly to stakeholders and visitors
• Support internal and external networks to secure IP, transfer knowledge, and apply SHE rules

• Master’s degree in Material Science or Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience working in an R&D environment
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and Finite Element Analysis tools
• Strong understanding of mechanical and thermal material properties
• Digitally savvy, including mastery of AI tools and ability to program in Python
• Strong innovation mindset
• Excellent problem‑solving and solution‑oriented approach
• Good command of English (spoken and written)

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