Product Development Intern - Powder Creamer

About the role

Nestlé is looking for a Product Development Intern in Konolfingen, Switzerland, to join the Powder Creamer Team for a 6-month internship starting in January/February 2026. You will support the development of new solutions that optimise powder properties and manufacturing processes, working closely with Product Development Specialists, project team members and relevant NPTC stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Support R&D product development projects and design experiments to identify powder creamer solutions with defined functional and sensory properties.
• Plan, prepare and conduct kitchen, benchtop, prototyping and pilot plant trials, including preparing prototypes for validation.
• Coordinate raw materials, product analytics, sample releases, sensory evaluations and keeping-quality tests.
• Assess the sustainability impact of developed solutions with the project manager.
• Document, report and present project results while collaborating with project team members and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in progress or completed in Science and Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering or a related field, with exposure to materials science, chemistry or physics.
• Strong interest in innovation, a problem-solving mindset and hands-on curiosity.
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams and building relationships based on trust.
• Fluent English; German is a strong asset.

What we offer

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work for office-based roles.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts on products and services.