Chemical/Food Engineering Technician

Company : Axelon Services Corporation

Country: United States

Location : Valhalla, New York

Post: Wed, 31 May 2023 06:32:38 GMT

Expires: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 23:59:59 GMT

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Title: Chemical/Food Engineering Technician

Location: Valhalla, NY 10595

Hours: 7:30AM – 3:30 PM, M-F

Pay: $28- $30/hour

Job Description:

” Batching process includes lifting/carrying of ingredients and utensil s

” Review and learning the Standard Operating Procedures for equipment or processing lines to independently operate

” Provide hands on support for planning, scheduling, execution, and documentation of Technical Center, concentrate and bottling scale-ups, plant trials and capability assessments.

” Determine theoretical calculation & execute experiments as needed for point of failures in process and formulation limitations

” Assist in the development experiments with CE/PE/PD team

” Support the definition of scope, project goals, and success criteria

” Clearly communicate project status, risks, and scope creep

” Execute pilot plant Concentrate and Beverage production trials

” Interface with other key R&D functions (product development, micro, analytical, pilot and manufacturing plant personnel)

” Complete Beverage and Concentrate Documentation to highest standards

” Communication concise, clear, and timely

” Test new raw materials for manufacturability impact on concentrate & beverage

” Adhere to innovation stage gate requirements

Qualifications:

Critical Competencies:

The successful candidate will have a grasp of basic concepts in the consumer-packaged goods industry and demonstrate the following skills:

” Organization, negotiation, coordination, and presentation skills

” Technical knowledge of unit operations used in processing of food /beverage products

” Ability to communicate effectively over the phone, online, and in person

” Laboratory and pilot processing equipment hands on know-how

” Teamwork: Ability to manage multiple priorities, think on their feet, and execute with speed

” Initiative and follow through:

” Independent decision maker in a fast paced and demanding environment

” Demonstrated self-confidence and communication skills with a multiple organizational levels and variety of groups, both domestically and internationally

” Skilled in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word and MS Project a plus

Education & Experience Requirements:

” Bachelor’s Degree: Chemical or Food Engineering preferred

” 1+ year experience preferred

” Liquid process design knowledge

” Knowledge of design engineering, particularly in food science, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, sanitary piping practices and process and instrumentation diagrams

” Experience in a consumer products research & development function a plus

” Experience with development or manufacture of ready to serve beverages desirable

” Background in commercialization of new products with Client company a strong plus

Demonstrated Personal Traits:

” Innovative/Creative

” Excellent communication skills

” Professional maturity

” High energy

” Assertive

” Team player (good interpersonal skills, able to inspire/lead others)

” Positive, “can do” attitude