Senior Packaging Equipment Engineer – Global Impact

Nestle; Aubigny-sur-Nère; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13.75-month salary and performance/bon

Flexible work policies and remote work

Career and personal development

Smart office locations

International working environment

Additional benefits

Job summary

Nestlé Research invites a Senior Packaging Equipment Engineer to lead development and improvement of packaging equipment, guiding concepts to factory start-up. You will partner with R&D, Operations, and suppliers to ensure technical excellence and robust project execution.

Seeking a candidate with 6+ years in packaging equipment, strong mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical knowledge, and fluent English. Travel may be required; collaboration and safety are core to the role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• At least 6 years of experience with packaging equipment, with knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Fluency in English, spoken and written.
• Willingness to travel for work assignments.
• Collaborative, service-oriented mindset with strong teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead small teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills to translate analyses into business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into clear development briefs with timelines and costs.
• Lead packaging equipment projects from concept through factory acceptance and start-up.
• Develop innovative equipment solutions and document technical knowledge.
• Improve equipment performance in Purina factories with sustainable solutions.
• Support industrialisation, start-ups, and product launches focusing on performance and zero waste.
• Contribute to global packaging equipment standards and share expertise across Purina.
• Train colleagues and participate in expert networks.
• Ensure quality, food safety, people safety and environmental requirements are met.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Teamwork

Problem solving

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Nestlé Research invites a Senior Packaging Equipment Engineer to lead development and improvement of packaging equipment, guiding concepts to factory start-up. You will partner with R&D, Operations, and suppliers to ensure technical excellence and robust project execution.

Seeking a candidate with 6+ years in packaging equipment, strong mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical knowledge, and fluent English. Travel may be required; collaboration and safety are core to the role.