NeStep in Packaging Innovation

NeStep is a 12‑month, hands‑on programme at Nestlé's Product Technology Center for Coffee in Switzerland, designed for recent graduates eager to accelerate their learning and make a tangible impact. As a NeStep talent in Packaging Innovation you will join a cross‑functional team that focuses on creating more sustainable paper‑based packaging for coffee, while ensuring the product still delivers a premium consumer experience. In this role you will help design and roll out new paper packaging concepts, both flexible and rigid, that replace plastic components. Your daily work will involve coordinating laboratory tests, running technical trials and turning the outcomes into concise reports and recommendations for the project teams. You will also work closely with internal specialists, marketing, operations and external suppliers to explore novel materials and formats, and you will produce mock‑ups, prototypes, sketches or digital renderings that bring the ideas to life and support decision‑making. The position requires a master's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Design or a closely related discipline, together with a recent graduation from a Swiss higher‑education institution (within the last year). Candidates must be Swiss, EU/EFTA nationals or hold a C‑permit, and must be fluent in English. The role also calls for strong collaboration and communication skills, an agile and proactive mindset, the capacity to juggle several tasks, adapt to shifting priorities and convert technical information into clear, actionable insights. Based in Orbe, Switzerland, the role follows a hybrid work model and offers a temporary 12‑month contract starting in early 2027. Participants benefit from flexible working arrangements, mentoring, coaching and a suite of employee perks such as extra holidays, healthcare contributions, an assistance programme and product discounts. French language ability is considered an advantage, and the programme emphasizes rapid learning, teamwork and measurable impact. What the role asks for: - Master's in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Design or related - Graduate from Swiss university within past 12 months - Swiss, EU/EFTA national or C‑permit holder - Fluent English - Strong collaboration and communication abilities - Agile, organized and proactive work style - Manage multiple activities and shifting priorities - Translate technical data into clear insights - French language proficiency (nice‑to‑have)