Pilot Plant Technician - Food Processing & Trials

Danone

Utrecht

On-site

EUR 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Pension with premium
30 days annual leave
Health care allowance
Gym membership discount
Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Danone's Global Research & Innovation center in Utrecht is seeking a hands-on Pilot Plant Technician to support Product & Process Technologists with high-quality pilot scale production.

You will operate and maintain pilot plant equipment, run trials, write instructions and trial reports, and collaborate across the Food Science & Technology lab and development teams to optimize processes and product quality.

Qualifications

  • MBO/HBO or VAPRO C with a food background
  • Experience in food processing is a prerequisite
  • Good communication and eagerness to learn
  • Proactive mindset is a must
  • Experience in ISO 22000/ISO 9001 quality environments
  • Interest in technique and maintenance
  • English speaking; Dutch preferred

Responsibilities

  • Execute various trials requested by Product and Process developers
  • Perform maintenance tasks on equipment
  • Be an active member in cross-functional project teams
  • Manage different pilot plant equipment
  • Write instructions and trial reports and communicate them internally
  • Ensure a safe and pleasant working environment
  • Comply with food safety requirements (ISO 22000)

Skills

Pilot plant operations
Process testing
Maintenance tasks
Cross-functional teamwork
Safety compliance
English communication

Education

MBO/HBO Food & Process or similar
VAPRO C with food background

Job description

Danone's Global Research & Innovation center in Utrecht is seeking a hands-on Pilot Plant Technician to support Product & Process Technologists with high-quality pilot scale production.

You will operate and maintain pilot plant equipment, run trials, write instructions and trial reports, and collaborate across the Food Science & Technology lab and development teams to optimize processes and product quality.

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