Job Description

The Nestle Product Technology Centre Coffee (NPTC Coffee) is the leading R&D organization that discovers, develops and deploys coffee and beverage products and technologies for in-home and out-of-home consumption. It consists of units in Konolfingen (CH), Marysville (USA), Orbe (CH) and Singapore and provides new products and processes to all Nestle markets worldwide.

Our mission - to delight the consumer wherever, whenever, however by delivering moments of genuine pleasure and indulgence - drives the need for us to attract, select and develop the right people for the right jobs throughout the value chain of our business.

Position Snapshot

Location: Orbe, Switzerland
Company: Nestle Product Technology Centre Coffee

Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%

Type of contract: Internship, 6 months
Start date: Early 2026, flexible (latest starting date is April 2026)
Deadline for applications: 15.10.2025

What we offer at Nestle

International, diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment : Read more about our Nestle 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
Professional network and route to entry level position

Position Summary

As a

Sensory & Product Experience Intern

, you will be responsible for supporting the digital roadmap by improving data workflows and exploring innovative sensory AI and statistical tools. Your main focus will be on Global Sensory Mapping (GSM), helping connect coffee segments, integrate cross-functional data (e.g. sales), and enhance data visualization and management.

You'll work in a dynamic, inclusive, and international environment with opportunities to collaborate across teams, functions, and regions.

A Day in the Life of a Sensory & Product Experience Intern

Assist Sensory and Product Experience specialists in identifying data management needs and enhancing tool user experience. Support literature reviews and research innovative methodologies and AI tools relevant to Sensory & Product Experience. Contribute to the implementation of statistical methods in R for Global Sensory Mapping updates, utilizing Azure for code tracking. Help optimize data visualization and accessibility while familiarizing yourself with Nestle Coffee's Global Sensory Mapping tool and data workflow. Gather and structure sales data related to the Coffee category to inform product development strategies and refine data management practices. Document processes and create engaging communication decks to share findings and promote best practices across Nestle's global categories.

What will make you successful

Student or recent graduate with a Master's degree in Food Sciences, Statistics, or Innovation Strong interest in sensory sciences, digital and methods development Strong sensory & statistical analysis skills Curiosity, problem solving and communication Fluent in English and French (spoken and written)


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At Nestle, 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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