Associate Robotics & Automation Engineer

Nestlé S.A.; Orbe; Remote; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Performance-based bonus

Pension plan contribution

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. at the Nestlé Deep Tech Center in Orbe, Switzerland, is seeking an Associate Robotics Specialist to identify, evaluate, develop and deploy advanced robotics and intelligent automation solutions across manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with project teams, R&D centers, engineering hubs, factories and universities to accelerate Nestlé’s innovation mission and deliver measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of robotics, automation, mechatronics, industrial AI, or advanced engineering projects.
• Experience with robotics integration, end-of-arm manipulation, mobile robotics, machine vision, sensors or robot safety.
• Ability to use programming, data analysis, simulation or digital twin tools to support technical recommendations.
• Collaborative, proactive with safety and quality focus.
• Fluent English; French is a plus.
• Ability to move fast from concept to reality with measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Building and applying robotics expertise to unlock smarter, safer and more efficient manufacturing solutions.
• Scouting and evaluating emerging technologies that can become practical, scalable automation concepts.
• Supporting robotics projects from early opportunity framing through proof of concept, pilot and industrial deployment.
• Delivering work packages across requirements, design reviews, commissioning, start-up and qualification with a focus on quality, safety and reliability.
• Translating validated concepts into maintainable automation solutions that can be reused across different use cases and environments.
• Sharing knowledge, documentation and training content that strengthens adoption and builds robotics capability across our community.

Skills

Robotics expertise

Automation experience

Mechatronics

Industrial AI

Programming & data analysis

Team collaboration

Tools

Digital twin tools

Simulation software

Sensors & vision systems

Job description

Nestlé S.A. at the Nestlé Deep Tech Center in Orbe, Switzerland, is seeking an Associate Robotics Specialist to identify, evaluate, develop and deploy advanced robotics and intelligent automation solutions across manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with project teams, R&D centers, engineering hubs, factories and universities to accelerate Nestlé’s innovation mission and deliver measurable impact.