Senior Digital and Automation Engineering Specialist (DMO/MES)

Location: Konolfingen, Switzerland Work model: Hybrid / Full time Contract type / duration: Permanent Be a force for good and help nurture a healthier generation As a Senior Digital and Automation Engineering Specialist (DMO/MES) at Nestlé Nutrition & Health, your mission is to identify, develop and scale digital manufacturing and automation solutions that strengthen performance across the Nutrition & Health manufacturing network. At our R&D center in Konolfingen, Switzerland, we develop science-proven nutrition products, processes and packaging, while providing technical support to Nestlé Nutrition & Health factories worldwide. You will make a difference by collaborating closely with factory, engineering, quality, operations, research and development, digital and automation teams, technology partners and strategic suppliers. This is your opportunity to grow your expertise and deliver meaningful results that help improve lives through nutrition innovation worldwide. How you’ll make an impact as a Senior Digital and Automation Engineering Specialist (DMO/ MES)

• �� Leading the development, technical support and global deployment of digital manufacturing and automation solutions that improve reliability, efficiency and operational performance across factories.
• �� Driving the standardization and continuous improvement of manufacturing execution systems, operational technology and automation solutions across Nutrition and Health sites.
• �� Building strong partnerships with factories, project teams and technology suppliers to turn emerging digital technologies into scalable business value.
• �� Delivering expert guidance for investment projects, from design and commissioning to qualification, validation and handover to operations.
• �� Enabling secure, reliable and actionable manufacturing data through data integration and engineering initiatives that support digital transformation.
• �� Coaching teams and sharing best practices that strengthen digital and automation capabilities across a global manufacturing community.
What will make you successful
• �� Bringing strong expertise in digital technologies applied to manufacturing, automation, industrial software and operational technology, supported by a Master’s degree in Engineering with a background in digital technologies.
• �� Applying strong experience in digital manufacturing solutions, AI and robotics, manufacturing execution systems (DMO/MES), automation and digital engineering within manufacturing or food industry environments.
• �� Using solid knowledge of process mastery applications, control system platforms such as Rockwell, Wonderware or AVEVA, and process simulation tools to strengthen operational performance.
• �� Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering projects, commissioning, start-up and continuous improvement in manufacturing facilities, ideally within dairy processes.
• �� Communicating with full professional proficiency in English and bringing the willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 30% of the time.
• �� Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning, while translating ideas into measurable impact and creating shared value.

What to expect from our hiring process We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone. The hiring process typically includes an interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially. Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process. Ready to Be a Force for Good? Apply now and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.