Smart Manufacturing & Sensor Technologies Intern

Smart Manufacturing & Sensor Technologies Intern

The Nestlé Deep Tech Center is where we develop and evaluate cutting-edge technologies to accelerate Nestlé’s global innovation mission and shape the future of food at scale. Leveraging advanced robotics and sensor technologies, AI, machine learning and digital twins, we are driving smarter manufacturing, delivering breakthrough consumer experiences, and maximizing our research and innovation capabilities. Every project here 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!

What we offer at Nestlé

• 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 Smart Manufacturing & Sensor Technologies Intern, you will support the Nestlé Deep Tech Center (DTC) in the exploration and development of new sensor technologies for online measurement of process‑control parameters and production‑quality attributes. This role also offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience operating a pilot line, allowing you to connect laboratory innovation with real manufacturing environments.

The role reports directly to the R&D Expert in Applied metrology, in the group Smart Sensors and Robotics.

A Day in the Life of a Smart Manufacturing & Sensor Technologies Intern

What will make you successful

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 for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.