Young Graduate Mechanical or Chemical Engineer

Job description

Young Graduate Mechanical or Chemical Engineer

“I want to utilize my potential and make the most of my career”

Nestlé R&D Center, Amiens, France
Temporary (18 months role) leading to Permanent Position

As an R&D Center our mission is to innovate to develop attractive Petfood products that cats & dogs enjoy and which help them to live longer & healthier lives. Our cats and dogs are our experts: they help us to better understand food preference, nutritional needs and feeding behaviours of cats & dogs.

We are looking for young talents with backgrounds in Mechanical or Chemical Engineer that we will develop through our Young Graduate Program in a pet welfare environment and within the respect of Nestlé people core values. The Young Graduate Program is designed to enable high-talented university graduates to participate in a stimulating, multicultural and challenging learning environment while providing a thorough exposure to the operations area of business within the Nestlé PetCare R&D environment.

Beginning in beginning 2018, you will be part of an international program for 18 months where you will gain valuable work experience in our European R&D Center located in France as well as other Nestlé Purina PetCare European facilities. This program has been completely designed to prepare you to your future career within Purina PetCare units, based in Europe and other countries where Nestlé Purina PetCare operates.

Throughout the program, you will evolve in a dynamic and team spirited environment. A mentor will follow you and support your progression throughout the program. Moreover, you will also benefit from a range of trainings which include those teaching Petfood specific knowledge. After successfully completion of the program, we will review the best positions in the Purina PetCare Network to fit our business needs and your personal and technical profile.

Key responsibilities
· Demonstrate understanding of technical aspects of assigned process, R&D departments and factory overview and provide leadership on assigned projects
· Complete projects as required in a high-quality, timely basis respecting Nestlé values
· Effectively communicate throughout the life cycle of the project through presentation and by rising commercial/Technical points to the involved stakeholders
· Continuously acquire technical expertise and contribute actionable ideas for product and process development
· Build mutual understanding and respect among individuals and across all areas of the business in order to create a professional network

Education and experience

· Recently graduated with a master degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field
· A first experience or internship in food industry will be considered and advantage
· Fluency in English (spoken and written), any other language is a plus

Show us that you demonstrate flexibility and willingness to learn new concepts. Your excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment is what will set you apart amongst the other candidates. Your team spirit, international mobility and open-mindedness will be highly appreciated in our multicultural and fast-pace environment.

If you are ready for an exciting professional experience filled with unique challenges and opportunities, we look forward to receiving your application along with your motivation letter in English at www.nestle.com/jobs .