Senior Applications Technologist (m/f/d) Bakery Snacks & Confectionery

Ingredion Incorporated; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated is seeking a Technical Project Owner based in Hamburg, Germany. This role will drive medium-term application solution development and spend substantial time in iLTC labs and pilot plant to run trials and measurements in support of projects.

You will co‑own product launches, benchmark against competitors, and develop category technical expertise across existing and new product portfolios, including sensory and measurement science.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in bakery, snacks and confectionery applications.
• Strong communication and collaboration across global teams.
• Ability to structure data and derive insights from experiments.

Responsibilities

• Act as Technical Project Owner for medium-term solution development.
• Spend 30–50% time in labs/pilot plant to run trials and measurements.
• Co-own product launches and benchmarking with global teams.
• Develop new sub-category technical expertise and lead solution development for key accounts.

Skills

Hands-on lab work

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Agile mindset

Education

Degree in Food Science or Chemistry

Job description

About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there’s a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: Hamburg, Germany Workplace Type: On-site 60% / Home Office 40% Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract

What you will do

• Technical Project Owner (PTO) in relevant projects & capability builds: Technical point person for driving and executing the medium-term application solution development.
• Role with Hands-On-Activities: Spend significant hands-on time (30- 50%) in our iLTC labs and pilot plant (or externally) to run own trials and measurements in support of projects
• Co-owns Product Launches & Competitor Benchmarking: Together with the Ingredient Development Managers, Category Marketing Leads and global Application team, create and deliver new Customer Solution Technical Launch Packs, including food concepts and hands‑on training, and leverage early customer feedback (post‑launch support)
• Category Technical Expertise: Develop new sub-category technical application expertise for existing and new product portfolios. Lead solution development work for partner and strategic accounts as needed including critical capabilities such as sensory/consumer insights and measurement science.

What you will bring

• Degree in Food Science or Chemistry (BSc or MSc) and minimum of 4-6 years of experience in the baker, snacks and/or confectionery (ingredient) industry
• Proven hands‑on experience in bakery, snacks and/or confectionery applications
• Excellent formulator with a good understanding of ingredient interactions
• Good presentation and communication skills to enable efficient knowledge transfer with experience in cross‑functional, international teams.

Who you are

• Excellent Team Player with an opportunistic and agile mindset.
• Self‑motivated and results focused.
• Be creative and persistent.
• Curious to learn, develop new skills and keen to structure data to develop new insights.
• Ability to efficiently plan your work and navigate multiple workstreams and projects in parallel
• Willing to sometimes travel to represent Ingredion at external events and/or selectively join target customers visits across EMEA as/if needed.

Why Join Ingredion?

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long‑term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well‑being
• Generous Vacation Policy – Take advantage of 33 vacation days each year (bank holidays included), and benefit of the holiday purchase scheme
• Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real‑time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired
• Company Pension Plan – Secure your future with financial support for retirement.
• Company Events – Join in on our Christmas party, family day, or Sustainability day for fun and connection

We value diversity in our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status. Ingredion offers support to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If an applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet their needs.

Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country

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At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions. We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working.