Senior Robotics Engineering Specialist

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!

Position Snapshot

Location: Orbe (near Lausanne), Switzerland

Company: Nestlé Deep Tech Center

Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100% Type of contract: Permanent contract

Start date: As soon as possible

What we offer at Nestlé

Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions. 

Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration. 

A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core. Learn more here. 

A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow. 

Don’t hesitate to connect with us during the recruitment process to learn more.

Position Summary 

As a Senior Robotics Engineering Specialist, you will be responsible for driving innovation in robotic application deployment. You will work closely with both internal teams and external partners to design, develop, and test robotics solutions, such as integrating robotic arms, humanoid robots, and robotic quadrupeds in our existing ecosystems.

A Day in the Life of a Senior Robotics Engineering Specialist

• Lead R&D robotics‑related engineering projects from concept to commissioning
• Identify and assess advanced robotics suppliers for operational application
• Define and manage the User Requirement Specifications to ensure stakeholder needs are fully captured
• Manage project planning, budgeting, and quality to guarantee successful delivery
• Coordinate mechanical design, equipment selection, and integration with vendors and internal teams
• Drive validation activities, including FAT/SAT and compliance with safety and engineering standards
• Support on‑site installation, commissioning, and resolution of mechanical issues
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer through documentation, operator training, and handover
• Monitor system performance and drive improvements for long‑term reliability and maintainability

What will make you successful

• Bachelor's degree or above in Robotics, Electricity&Automation, Microengineering, or related fields
• Proven experience in robotics development with strong knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, and control theory
• Project management skills proficiency. A successful project in R&D or operations is a plus
• Knowledge in programming languages such as Python and C++, hands-on experience in motion control algorithms and trajectory planning is a plus
• Ideally consolidated engineering experience in a factory
• Proficiency in English; French is a nice to have
• Flexibility for up to 30% of project related travel

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.

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