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Senior R&D Process Engineer - Solid Dose

Nestle
Bridgewater, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2025

At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestle Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary:
The Solid Dose Process Engineer will play a key role in supporting project management activities, including building simulation models and analyzing data using various tools. This position is responsible for introducing new products and processes by providing technical expertise from ideation through to first plant production. The engineer will also support the preparation and implementation of factory CAPEX projects and provide ongoing technical assistance to manufacturing sites through the Technical Assistance Request process.



Key Responsibilities:
Innovation / Renovation pipe-line:
* Responsible for the design and development of products and process used in manufacturing from small-scale manufacturing to commercial operation
* Support the development of the solid dose technology roadmap for NHSc
* Analyzes existing equipment and recommends modifications when necessary for process optimization"

CAPEX Project Management and Support:
* Support the development of processes and manage the planning and execution in accordance with the project brief.
* Collaborate with the other project team members to improve efficiency and strengthen competencies.
* Effectively communicate project status and results through written technical documentation and oral presentations.
* Preparation / review of PFD, P&ID's or project specific specifications
* Perform process calculations like heat & mass balance, Utility sizing

Technical Assistance:
* Be recognized as a specialist in the field and as a resource that Markets, factories, PTC's, R&D's and other depts.
* Can provide technical assistance remotely or on site when required.
* Make recommendations for process improvements to the relevant stakeholders.
* When necessary participate in teams to carry out technical due diligence evaluations of suppliers and technical
* line validations of Nestle or co-manufacturing factories worldwide.

Experience and Education Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field
* Minimum of 2 years of Process Engineering experience in solid dose factory environment or similar
* Must have previous experience working on Oral Solid Dose facility projects
* Experience in incorporating safety in the process/equipment design
* Project Management Experience in a Food Manufacturing facility
* Experience in tablet compression, encapsulation, dry mixing, Coating Processes.
* Knowledge on the use of AutoCAD, simulation software and process modelling tools
* Good understanding of Technology, Regulatory, Quality and Safety Requirements for Oral Solid Dose Manufacturing
* Knowledge on equipment standards and selection for Granulation, Tableting Press, Coaters, Capsule Filling machines ,
* Basic understanding of simulation and process modelling tools #LI-SF1

The approximate pay range for this position is $115,000.00 to $130,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and acompetitive total rewards package, which includes a401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range ofother benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may varydepending on the position. Learn more atAbout Us |Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com).

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

The Nestle Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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Salary : $115,000 - $130,000

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