Application Engineer (Food & Beverage)

What You’ll Do:

We are seeking an Application Engineer with strong technical expertise and a passion for innovation to lead the implementation, auditing, and optimization of Clean-in-Place systems in the Food & Beverage sector. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in Food Engineering, Food Science, or Chemical Engineering, and who have entry-level working experience in Production, QA/QC, Process Engineering, Utilities, or Technical Services within Food & Beverage manufacturing environments.

Your Role at a Glance:

• Apply best practices and deep knowledge of internal and external business issues to improve products, processes, and services.
• Solve complex customer application–related problems by taking a fresh perspective and leveraging existing and innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with client groups and the sales team to develop solutions to standard customer challenges.
• Support the sales team in business development, solution design, trials, and after-sales service to drive growth and ensure business sustainability.
• Responsible for the performance and results of the sales team within the assigned area, using application knowledge to set direction, resolving issues, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Onboard new employees to build their capabilities during the induction period and continuously monitor and develop existing employees’ application-related skills through training.
• Conduct on-site surveys to establish and optimize cleaning and sanitizing programs for customers.
• Implement new products, dispensers, and equipment at customer sites.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or engineering (Food Engineering and Chemical Engineering preferred).
• 1-3 years of experience in a technical field with hands-on site exposure, preferably in QC/QA or production environments.
• Strong chemistry background with proven on-site problem-solving experience; able to travel extensively and resolve application issues at customer sites.
• Ability to demonstrate technical and commercial value to customers while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capable of delivering basic technical training and effectively sharing and transferring knowledge to the sales team; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D software.
• English proficiency sufficient for internal organizational communication.
• Willingness to travel and work in up-country locations.

What We Offer:

• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth
• Access to a wide variety of internal and external training courses on our learning system
• Competitive Salary and bonuses