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Rate: 80-100%\nType of contract: Permanent contract\nLanguage: Fluent in English (B2 or better) and German (an advantage)\nWhat we offer at Nestlé\nFlexible work policies in terms of core hours. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you!\nGenuine opportunities for career and personal development\nWorking in an international environment with the possibility to work worldwide after a successful experience in Konolfingen\nAttractive additional benefits\nPosition summary\nOur 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.\nAs 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.\nWe 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.\nDaily activities of an Engineering Specialist\nPrepare 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\nPrepare projects in further details to submit budget requests taking in account the various internal and external stakeholders of the NRDK\nLead 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\nAssist our technicians/operators in troubleshooting and more complex root cause analysis on site\nHelp to improve the asset intensity of our pilot plant and production facilities with detailed data analysis and specific process know-how\nDevelop and drive sustainable solutions to meet our net zero goal by challenging and improving the status-quo\nSupport the exploration and development of new technologies/products and help to qualify and industrialize them\nWhat will make you successful\nEngineering degree (preferably process or mechanical engineering)\nExperience in process engineering and food industry including hygienic requirements are an advantage but not a must\nExcellent networking and communication skills\nEnd to end (E2E)-mindset (start projects with a clearly defined and well aligned scope ending up in successful handover including proper documentation)\nPassionate about making a difference in the professional environment\nStrong problem-solving skills as part of a bigger team and willing to apply them also in the field\nFull commitment to compliance (legal, safety, quality, finance) for all activities\nWillingness to develop specific expertise in defined areas to be the local subject matter expert\nAt 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.\nWe aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.\nBe a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.\nPosition snapshot\nLocation: Konolfingen, Switzerland\nCompany: Nestlé Research Konolfingen\nAct. Rate: 80-100%\nType of contract: Permanent contract\nLanguage: Fluent in English (B2 or better) and German (an advantage)\nWhat we offer at Nestlé\nFlexible work policies in terms of core hours. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you!\nGenuine opportunities for career and personal development\nWorking in an international environment with the possibility to work worldwide after a successful experience in Konolfingen\nAttractive additional benefits\nPosition summary\nOur 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.\nAs 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.\nWe 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.\nDaily activities of an Engineering Specialist\nPrepare 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\nPrepare projects in further details to submit budget requests taking in account the various internal and external stakeholders of the NRDK\nLead 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\nAssist our technicians/operators in troubleshooting and more complex root cause analysis on site\nHelp to improve the asset intensity of our pilot plant and production facilities with detailed data analysis and specific process know-how\nDevelop and drive sustainable solutions to meet our net zero goal by challenging and improving the status-quo\nSupport the exploration and development of new technologies/products and help to qualify and industrialize them\nWhat will make you successful\nEngineering degree (preferably process or mechanical engineering)\nExperience in process engineering and food industry including hygienic requirements are an advantage but not a must\nExcellent networking and communication skills\nEnd to end (E2E)-mindset (start projects with a clearly defined and well aligned scope ending up in successful handover including proper documentation)\nPassionate about making a difference in the professional environment\nStrong problem-solving skills as part of a bigger team and willing to apply them also in the field\nFull commitment to compliance (legal, safety, quality, finance) for all activities\nWillingness to develop specific expertise in defined areas to be the local subject matter expert\nAt 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.\nWe aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.\nBe a force for good. 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