Food Science Graduate Jobs at Nestlé – Apply for R&D Position
Nestlé is offering an exciting Graduate Product Development Engineer position within its Chilled Dairy R&D Center in Lisieux, Normandy. Designed for recent graduates with a Master’s in Food Science and Product Development, this 18-month fixed-term program provides hands-on experience in prototyping, formulation, industrialization, and digital innovation. If you’re eager to build your career in food product development, this program offers the perfect springboard to learn, innovate, and grow in a world-class R&D environment.
About the Company:
Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company, present in 97% of U.S. and global households with iconic brands such as DiGiorno, Coffee Mate, and Toll House. Beyond its brands, Nestlé is committed to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. The company’s Chilled Dairy R&D Center in Lisieux, France, is at the forefront of developing new dairy and plant-based products, combining tradition with digital transformation. Nestlé’s graduate programs are designed to empower young professionals to challenge the status quo, embrace creativity, and build meaningful, long-term careers in food science and R&D.
Job Opening: Graduate Product Development Engineer – Chilled Dairy R&D F/H
About You:
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Master’s degree (Bac +5) in Food Science with Product Development specialization.
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Less than 1 year of professional experience; prior internship in product development or process upscaling preferred.
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Knowledge of chilled dairy or plant-based products is an advantage.
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Strong digital skills; certifications in Data Science or IT are a plus.
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Fluent English (C1).
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Curious, organized, analytical, and a strong team player.
AT A GLANCE:
- Fixed-term contract – Full-time – 18 months
- Master’s degree (Bac +5) in Food Science, with a specialization in Product Development
- Fluent English required
- Graduate salary + bonus + profit-sharing; attractive employee savings plan
Program Structure:
This program combines two complementary missions within key departments:
1. Pilot & Creative Kitchen
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Participate in ideation and prototype creation on pilot lines.
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Contribute to trial planning and execution.
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Develop expertise in unit operations.
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Lead a continuous improvement project integrating digital innovation tools.
2. Product Development & Industrialization
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Work on formulation and manufacturing processes for new chilled dairy and plant-based products.
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Provide technical support to global markets to resolve quality, process, or formulation challenges.
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Test and deploy new digital tools (AI, Power BI, Copilot, etc.) in product development workflows.
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Analyze trial and tasting data to optimize development timelines.
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