NeStep – Packaging Innovation Graduate Program

About the role

Join Nestlé’s NeStep program – a 12‑month immersive experience for recent graduates. As a NeStep talent in Packaging Innovation you will help create sustainable paper‑based packaging for coffee products while gaining hands‑on experience across R&D, marketing and operations.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of innovative paper‑based packaging solutions for coffee, both flexible and rigid formats.
• Contribute to the transition from plastic to paper packaging while preserving functionality, quality and consumer experience.
• Coordinate laboratory activities, technical testing and trials, then summarise results and recommendations for project teams.
• Collaborate with internal partners and external suppliers to explore new materials, formats and technical solutions.
• Create mock‑ups, prototypes, sketches or renderings to visualise new packaging concepts.

Required profile

• Master’s graduate in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Design or a related field with a strong interest in packaging innovation.
• Agile, organised and proactive, able to manage multiple activities, adapt to changing priorities and translate technical data into clear insights.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, confident working with laboratories, project teams, business partners and suppliers.
• Fluency in English; French is an asset.
• Demonstrates courage, speed, continuous learning and the ability to turn ideas into measurable impact.

Required skills

• Laboratory testing and technical trial execution.
• Prototype and mock‑up creation for packaging concepts.
• Development of sustainable paper‑based packaging solutions.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model with flexible options.
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and coaching.
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements and healthcare contributions.
• Employee discounts across Nestlé products and services.
• Potential reward for outstanding contribution.