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The Nestlé Deep Tech Center is where we develop and evaluate cutting‑edge technologies necessária accelerating Nestlé’s global innovation mission and shaping the future of food at scale. Leveraging advanced robotics, sensor technologies, AI, machine learning and digital twins, we drive smarter manufacturing, deliver breakthrough consumer experiences, and maximize our research and innovation capabilities. Every project connects you to Nestlé’s purpose: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for individuals, families, communities, and the planet, today and for generations to come.
Based in Orbe, Switzerland, and complemented by our Deep Tech Hub in Shenzhen, China, our state‑of‑the‑art facility fosters a collaborative working environment with creative spaces, rapid‑prototyping labs, automated kitchens, and pilot plants so innovation moves fast from concept to reality.
Ready to build technology that matters? Join us and be a force for good!
Position Snapshot
Location: Orbe (near Lausanne), Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Deep Tech Center
Act. Rate: Full‑Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Internship, 6 months
Start date: ASAP
Deadline of application: 26.01.2026
What We Offer At Nestlé
Flexible work policies in terms of core hours
International, diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment: Read more about our Nestlé Community
Opportunities to have an impact and contribute to your team’s success
Endless learning opportunities and enriching experiences
Strong mentorship for your professional growth
Position Summary
As a
Nutrition Analysis & Functional Ingredients Intern , you will support leed The Nestlé Deep Tech Center (DTC) in exploring and developing new functional ingredient solutions for the New System Components & Connectivity platform. The focus of the internship will be on analyzing nutritional compounds, understanding extraction behaviours (e.g., subcritical water extraction), characterizing ingredient functionality, and supporting the scientific foundation of the DeepBrew concept.
The role reports directly to the New System Component Lead and works closely with experts in nutrition, chemistry, flavour science, and process engineering. It is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience at the intersection of nutrition science, analytical chemistry, and early‑stage system innovation.
A Day in the Life of a Nutrition Analysis & Functional Ingredients Intern
Conducting nutritional and compositional analyses on selected raw materials
Studying extraction performance under different process conditions (temperature, pressure, flow, pH)
Characterizing health‑beneficial compounds, their stability, and their release profile
Supporting the design of new ingredient formats compatible with DeepBrew’s smart dosing and extraction technologies
Participating in data analysis and documentation supporting the concept’s scientific evidence
What Will Make You Successful
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field
Understanding of nutritional compounds and their role in human health
Basic knowledge of food matrices (coffee, cocoa, malt, oat, tea, etc)
Familiarity with nutrient profiles and functional compounds in natural ingredients
Experience with laboratory protocols and ingredient evaluation, including the ability to run, track, and document experiments is a plus
Knowledge of basic analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, spectrophotometry, titration, chromatography)
Comfortable using data analysis tools (Excel, Python, or similar)
Strong analytical thinking and curiosity for deep‑tech and innovative extraction systems
Ability to translate complex concepts into clear insights
Comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing priorities, and staying organized
Fluent in English
Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.
At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives, and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.
Be a force forăto. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.
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R&D Master Trainee
role at
Nestlé
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
The Nestlé Deep Tech Center is where we develop and evaluate cutting‑edge technologies necessária accelerating Nestlé’s global innovation mission and shaping the future of food at scale. Leveraging advanced robotics, sensor technologies, AI, machine learning and digital twins, we drive smarter manufacturing, deliver breakthrough consumer experiences, and maximize our research and innovation capabilities. Every project connects you to Nestlé’s purpose: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for individuals, families, communities, and the planet, today and for generations to come.
Based in Orbe, Switzerland, and complemented by our Deep Tech Hub in Shenzhen, China, our state‑of‑the‑art facility fosters a collaborative working environment with creative spaces, rapid‑prototyping labs, automated kitchens, and pilot plants so innovation moves fast from concept to reality.
Ready to build technology that matters? Join us and be a force for good!
Position Snapshot
Location: Orbe (near Lausanne), Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Deep Tech Center
Act. Rate: Full‑Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Internship, 6 months
Start date: ASAP
Deadline of application: 26.01.2026
What We Offer At Nestlé
Flexible work policies in terms of core hours
International, diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment: Read more about our Nestlé Community
Opportunities to have an impact and contribute to your team’s success
Endless learning opportunities and enriching experiences
Strong mentorship for your professional growth
Position Summary
As a
Nutrition Analysis & Functional Ingredients Intern , you will support leed The Nestlé Deep Tech Center (DTC) in exploring and developing new functional ingredient solutions for the New System Components & Connectivity platform. The focus of the internship will be on analyzing nutritional compounds, understanding extraction behaviours (e.g., subcritical water extraction), characterizing ingredient functionality, and supporting the scientific foundation of the DeepBrew concept.
The role reports directly to the New System Component Lead and works closely with experts in nutrition, chemistry, flavour science, and process engineering. It is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience at the intersection of nutrition science, analytical chemistry, and early‑stage system innovation.
A Day in the Life of a Nutrition Analysis & Functional Ingredients Intern
Conducting nutritional and compositional analyses on selected raw materials
Studying extraction performance under different process conditions (temperature, pressure, flow, pH)
Characterizing health‑beneficial compounds, their stability, and their release profile
Supporting the design of new ingredient formats compatible with DeepBrew’s smart dosing and extraction technologies
Participating in data analysis and documentation supporting the concept’s scientific evidence
What Will Make You Successful
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field
Understanding of nutritional compounds and their role in human health
Basic knowledge of food matrices (coffee, cocoa, malt, oat, tea, etc)
Familiarity with nutrient profiles and functional compounds in natural ingredients
Experience with laboratory protocols and ingredient evaluation, including the ability to run, track, and document experiments is a plus
Knowledge of basic analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, spectrophotometry, titration, chromatography)
Comfortable using data analysis tools (Excel, Python, or similar)
Strong analytical thinking and curiosity for deep‑tech and innovative extraction systems
Ability to translate complex concepts into clear insights
Comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing priorities, and staying organized
Fluent in English
Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.
At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives, and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.
Be a force forăto. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.
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