R&D Specialist - System Science
Advertised by Try&Hire on behalf of a client · Reference TAH-F7PSS
- Discipline
- Process engineer
- Region
- Vaud, Orbe (VD)
- Client
- Food and beverage R&D
- Advertised on
- 30.10.2026
This role builds scientific foundations to explain, optimize and predict product, machine and packaging system performance in a beverage R&D environment.
Your tasks
- Formulate hypotheses linking product, machine and packaging design choices with beverage performance
- Design experiments on flow, pressure, mass transfer, extraction, dissolution and foam generation
- Build predictive, physics-based models explaining system behaviour
- Identify performance drivers, variability and knowledge gaps to improve robustness
- Create reusable scientific knowledge for future research and product development
- Translate scientific findings into recommendations for technical integration and validation
What you bring
- Strong knowledge of physical chemistry, applied physics, mechanical engineering or related scientific field
- Experience applying predictive modelling to explain and anticipate system behaviour
- Expertise in transport phenomena, fluid systems, experimentation and packaging
- Ability to connect fundamental science with system design questions
- Fluent English communication skills, able to translate complex concepts clearly
Conditions
- Workload: 100 %
- Work model: On site
- Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it
How to apply
You apply with your Try&Hire profile: upload your CV, check the details, enter key facts and availability. A short introduction video is optional but helps. Our team will get in touch if your profile fits the assignment.