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…