Food Process Engineer ( Technical Sales )

Role Purpose

To design, develop, and execute food processing solutions for both solid and liquid food applications (milk, juice, powders, etc.), ensuring process efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. The role involves vendor coordination, process flow design, and technical support during proposals and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Design & Development
• Create process flow diagrams (PFDs) and layouts for food processing lines.
• Evaluate capacity, size, and suitability of equipment for solid and liquid processing (e.g., milk, juice, fruit pulp, powders).
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygienic design standards.
• Vendor Management & Costing
• Identify and evaluate suitable vendors for equipment and systems.
• Obtain competitive quotations, compare technically and commercially, and recommend optimal solutions.
• Negotiate pricing and terms where required.
• Client Communication & Support
• Communicate process designs, options, and costing with clients.
• Provide technical clarification during pre-sales and project execution stages.
• Support sales team with techno-commercial proposals.
• Execution Support
• Work with project teams to ensure the right selection of equipment and systems.
• Provide input for installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Continuous Improvement
• Stay updated with the latest food processing technologies and trends.
• Recommend improvements for cost reduction, efficiency, and better yields.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of food processing technologies for solids and liquids.
• Ability to design process flow sheets and layouts.
• Understanding of food safety norms (CIP, HACCP, GMP).
• Vendor sourcing, technical comparison, and cost analysis.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Software skills: MS Office, AutoCAD/Visio (for flow diagrams), basic ERP exposure (SAP/Zoho).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Process Engineering, or equivalent.
• 0–3 years of experience in food/chemical process engineering.
• Hands-on experience with equipment like pasteurizers, homogenizers, spray dryers, evaporators, blenders, and filling/packing systems.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹287,808.56 - ₹454,470.98 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person