R&D Specialist System Development

In this role you drive the development and industrialization of innovative beverage systems from idea to launch, partnering with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver scalable solutions. You will lead technical trials, validate data, and develop robust documentation and methods. You will provide hands-on guidance, perform root-cause analysis, and accelerate collaboration across research, development, and industrialization. This position offers hands-on impact at scale within Nestlé’s coffee and beverages platform.

• Flexible working options (hybrid)
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities
• Performance-based bonus
• Healthcare contribution and Employee Assistance Program
• Pension plan contribution

• Lead the development and industrialization of innovative beverage systems meeting quality, timing, and cost targets
• Drive technical trials, validation testing, and data interpretation to turn concepts into reliable solutions
• Create robust technical documentation, test traceability, and laboratory methods for informed decision making
• Provide hands-on technical guidance, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions to improve system performance
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners to accelerate cross-functional collaboration
• Explore new technologies and competitive insights to strengthen future beverage system innovation

• Expertise in product development, system development, and industrialization of engineered consumer products
• Deep knowledge of beverage dispensing systems, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, prototyping, and machine production methods
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, quality and testing methodologies
• Ability to collaborate with technical experts, project teams, suppliers, and external partners in complex environments
• Fluent in English; French and/or German is a plus

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong communication for diverse audiences
• Analytical and structured thinking
• Beverage dispensing systems
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid mechanics