Food Processing Engineer/Food Scientist - Onsite

Title: Food Processing Engineer/Food Scientist - Onsite

Description:

Food Processing Engineer

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES & REQUIRED SKILLS:

Lead high moisture foods process development projects through research and development on various processing techniques that produce forms like dips, spreads, condiments, sauces, etc

Effectively manage projects and progress against key milestone, complete deliverables

Partner with engineers to define process designs & optimize process settings

Partner with food scientist to optimize formulations and ingredient selections

Drive quality improvements through optimization of processes and thermal process steps

Utilize experimental design and data interpretation tools to make technically sound recommendations.

Provide trial and commercialization support to products at manufacturing facilities

Capable of interacting with other employees to independently identify and organize resources for conducting experiments.

Capable of applying basic analytical measurements such as moisture, pH, color and viscosity (training will be provided).

Influence others through strong communication & interpersonal skills

? REQUIRED SKILLS:

B.S. degree in Food Engineering, Food Science, Chemical Engineering or related field

Solid knowledge of heat transfer, mass transfer, fluid flow, unit operations

Good knowledge of food science, food chemistry, ingredient functionality, recipe development

1-2 years of research in food processing and engineering and/or 2+ internship experiences in food processing field

Some knowledge of experimental design and product development.

Possess strong work ethic and ability to be a self-starter.

Outstanding teamwork and communication skills

Strong organization, documentation, and project management skills

Demonstrated and adapts to change well with the personal leadership to influence and positively motivate self and peer.

Available to work during regular working hours.

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Mandatory skills:

Food Processing,

foods process development, food engineering,

research and development, product development,

project management, processing techniques, process design,

formulations, ingredient, quality improvements, thermal process,

experimental design, data interpretation, manufacturing facilities,

analytical measurements, moisture, pH, color, viscosity,

heat transfer, mass transfer, fluid flow, unit operations

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

Account co-ordinator: Sekhar Radhakrishnan

VIVA USA INC.

3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

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