This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about food science and process engineering who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. What You'll Do Pilot Plant Operations ...
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This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about food science and process engineering who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. What You'll Do Pilot Plant Operations ...
Director, Food Systems & Application Science
Carol Stream, IL · On-site
$235K/yr
Partner with engineering teams to support design of experiments (DOE) * Collaborate on heat distribution, airflow, and humidity control modeling * Provide validation data and food performance ...
Director, Food Systems & Application Science
Carol Stream, IL · On-site
$235K/yr
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Process Engineer
Oxnard, CA · On-site
$110K - $120K/yr
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Process Engineer
Oxnard, CA · On-site
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R&D Food Scientist
Hugoton, KS · On-site
This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about food science and process engineering who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. What You'll Do Pilot Plant Operations ...
R&D Food Scientist
Hugoton, KS · On-site
This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about food science and process engineering who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. What You'll Do Pilot Plant Operations ...
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Process Engineer
Plymouth, IN · On-site
$60 - $75/hr
Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field * Minimum of 10 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment * Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and SQF ...
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Plymouth, IN · On-site
$60 - $75/hr
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Sr. Process Engineer
Sioux Falls, SD · On-site
$81K - $136K/yr
At CJ Schwan's , we don't just make food - we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring ... We are hiring a Sr. Process Engineer for our corporate team to work out of either Sioux Falls, SD ...
Sr. Process Engineer
Sioux Falls, SD · On-site
$81K - $136K/yr
At CJ Schwan's , we don't just make food - we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring ... We are hiring a Sr. Process Engineer for our corporate team to work out of either Sioux Falls, SD ...
Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering , Food Technology , or Chemical Engineering (Food Engineering/Technology preferred) * Experience: Minimum 2 years in R&D within the Food or Consumer Packaged ...
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Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering , Food Technology , or Chemical Engineering (Food Engineering/Technology preferred) * Experience: Minimum 2 years in R&D within the Food or Consumer Packaged ...
The Associate Application Developer - Food s a key contributor of the Digital Technology and Data team, working closely with Digital Marketers, Brand and Insights professionals. This role will be an ...
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The Associate Application Developer - Food s a key contributor of the Digital Technology and Data team, working closely with Digital Marketers, Brand and Insights professionals. This role will be an ...
The Associate Application Developer - Food s a key contributor of the Digital Technology and Data team, working closely with Digital Marketers, Brand and Insights professionals. This role will be an ...
Process Engineer
Skaneateles, NY · On-site
Process Engineer - Aseptic (115-180K) Due to continued growth and expansion, we have multiple ... Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirem * ents.Identify and mitigate ...
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Process Engineer
Skaneateles, NY · On-site
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Baltimore, MD · On-site
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Food Technologist MD
Baltimore, MD · On-site
Confers with vendors, process engineers, chefs, flavor experts, packaging, and marketing specialists to understand available technology and provide ideas, solutions, and alternatives to meet food ...
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Culinary Science, or related technical field * 5+ years of progressive R&D experience within food manufacturing * Strong experience ...
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Culinary Science, or related technical field * 5+ years of progressive R&D experience within food manufacturing * Strong experience ...
Engineering Project Technician
$25 - $38/hr
JOB SUMMARY Farther Farms is pioneering a novel CO₂-based food processing platform to redefine how food is made, preserved, and distributed. As Engineering Technician, you will support the design ...
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Engineering Project Technician
$25 - $38/hr
JOB SUMMARY Farther Farms is pioneering a novel CO₂-based food processing platform to redefine how food is made, preserved, and distributed. As Engineering Technician, you will support the design ...
Systems Developer I
Abingdon, VA · On-site
About the position: Our AS400 RPG Programmer will be responsible for coding, testing, and ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...
Systems Developer I
Abingdon, VA · On-site
About the position: Our AS400 RPG Programmer will be responsible for coding, testing, and ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...
Vice President, R&D
Chicago, IL · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a highly related technical discipline is required. An advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) is strongly preferred. * CPG ...
Vice President, R&D
Chicago, IL · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a highly related technical discipline is required. An advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) is strongly preferred. * CPG ...
Engineering Project Technician
Rochester, NY · On-site
$25 - $38/hr
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Engineering Project Technician
Rochester, NY · On-site
$25 - $38/hr
JOB SUMMARY Farther Farms is pioneering a novel CO-based food processing platform to redefine how food is made, preserved, and distributed. As Engineering Technician, you will support the design ...
Bachelor?s degree in food science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related fieldYEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 6-12 yearsYEARS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: 5+ yearsCERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES:
Bachelor?s degree in food science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related fieldYEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 6-12 yearsYEARS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: 5+ yearsCERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES:
Vice President, R&D
Chicago, IL · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a highly related technical discipline is required. An advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) is strongly preferred. * CPG ...
Vice President, R&D
Chicago, IL · On-site
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Process Engineer
Commerce, CA · On-site
$115K - $130K/yr
Design, improve, and scale food production processes across mixing, cooking, cooling, and packaging operations to drive throughput, consistency, and quality at scale. * Lead the development of ...
Process Engineer
Commerce, CA · On-site
$115K - $130K/yr
Design, improve, and scale food production processes across mixing, cooking, cooling, and packaging operations to drive throughput, consistency, and quality at scale. * Lead the development of ...
Engineering Manager Food ManufacturingBerkeley, CAA growing food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead plant engineering, equipment reliability, capital projects ...
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Engineering Manager Food ManufacturingBerkeley, CAA growing food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead plant engineering, equipment reliability, capital projects ...
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Posted 27 days ago
Job description
Location: On-Site at Hugoton, KS Factory
Reports To: Pilot Plant Supervisor / Senior R&D Manager
About the Role
We're looking for a Food Scientist to support pilot plant operations and industrial implementation of new products. In this role, you'll assist with trial execution, data collection, and commissioning of new production lines, while ensuring hygiene, safety, and efficiency in our experimental platform. You'll also coordinate the collection of sales samples and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about food science and process engineering who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do
Pilot Plant Operations
- Assist in planning and executing pilot plant trials with R&D project leads.
- Prepare equipment configurations and manage raw material and packaging inventory.
- Support trial execution, troubleshooting, and post-trial cleaning (CIP).
- Collect, format, and analyze trial data from acquisition systems.
- Maintain hygiene, safety, and first-level maintenance of pilot plant equipment.
Production Support & Industrial Implementation
- Support commissioning of new production lines by verifying process parameters and product specifications.
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Operations for smooth product scale-up.
- Participate in factory audits and identify optimization opportunities.
- Monitor product quality during production runs and assist in root cause analysis.
Continuous Improvement & Documentation
- Contribute to shop floor improvement initiatives focused on performance KPIs.
- Update SOPs and maintain documentation related to pilot plant operations and safety.
- Stay current with food processing technologies and propose equipment upgrades.
Training & Collaboration
- Assist in training interns and temporary staff on pilot plant procedures and safety protocols.
- Participate in technical workshops and cross-functional collaboration for product launches.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocessing, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing operations.
- Internship or academic experience in a pilot plant or food manufacturing preferred.
- Strong foundation in food science and process engineering; hands-on experience on the plant floor.
- Basic understanding of food processing equipment and hygienic design.
- Experience in improving processes, recipes, equipment upgrades, and testing methodologies.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Team-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
What's next
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