Nestlé’s Deep Tech Center in Orbe, Switzerland, is at the forefront of revolutionizing food technology. The company is seeking a Smart Sensors Specialist to join their dynamic team and contribute to groundbreaking innovations in sensor technologies. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of roboticsartificial intelligence and digital twins shaping the future of food production and consumer experiences.
The Deep Tech Center operates across hubs in Switzerland and China, focusing on advancing manufacturing processes, enhancing consumer experiences, and driving research forward. As a Smart Sensors Specialist, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that improve process control, product quality, and consumer satisfaction. Your work will have a direct impact on Nestlé’s innovation mission, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create scalable, real-world applications.
Key Responsibilities of a Smart Sensors Specialist
In this role, you will lead the development of innovative sensor solutions that enhance process control, product quality, and consumer experiences. Your responsibilities will include driving test bench, pilot, and proof-of-concept activities that transform scientific ideas into practical applications. You will build robust data acquisition and connectivity approaches to enable reliable measurements and smarter decision-making.
Additionally, you will provide technical support to projects and stakeholders, ensuring that solutions are effective, sustainable, and fit for purpose. Your expertise will advance digitalization efforts by generating high-quality datasets and applying sensor knowledge to modeling and automation initiatives. Sharing your knowledge through documentation, publications, and mentoring will strengthen capabilities across teams and projects.
Qualifications and Skills
To excel in this role, you should bring strong expertise in sensor development, measurement science, and hands-on experimental work. Your knowledge of statistics, variability analysis, and metrology will be crucial in assessing performance, improving reliability, and supporting robust decision-making. Proficiency in programming and data analysis will enable you to advance connected systems, automation, and digital innovation.
Collaboration is key in this role, so you should be a strong team player with experience working across disciplines. A PhD in research or operations is considered a strong plus. Fluency in English is required to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Thriving in a highly collaborative, innovation-driven environment, you should be ready to move quickly from concept to reality. Your ability to adapt and innovate will be essential in driving Nestlé’s innovation mission forward.
Benefits and Support
At Nestlé Deep Tech Center, people are at the core of everything they do. The company offers a range of benefits designed to support your growth and well-being, ensuring you can thrive both at work and in life. These benefits include flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities for office-based roles.
The state-of-the-art facility features creative spaces, rapid prototyping labs, automated kitchens, and pilot plants. You will enjoy paid holidays beyond legal requirements, learning and development opportunities to grow your career, and a performance-based bonus. Healthcare contributions and access to the Employee Assistance Program are also provided.
A strong employer contribution to your pension plan, generous parental leave, and comprehensive family support solutions are part of the package. Additionally, you will receive attractive employee discounts across various products and services.
Hiring Process
Nestlé is committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience. The company is happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. Applications are reviewed as they are received, and the role is closed once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified. Nestlé encourages you to apply early, as all information is treated confidentially.
Ready to be a force for good? Apply now and build technology that matters at Nestlé’s Deep Tech Center in Orbe, Switzerland.
