Associate Process Engineer, Flavor Encapsulation

IFF Inc.; Union Beach (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF Inc. is seeking an Associate Process Engineer, Flavor Encapsulation, based onsite in Union Beach, New Jersey. You will design and optimize encapsulation and flavor delivery processes, advancing technologies from lab development to commercialization.

You will work with a collaborative team to analyze data, document procedures, and support pilot plant operations and technology transfer while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in chemical/ mechanical/ food/ process engineering or related field.
• Up to three years of experience in process development, manufacturing, pilot plant operations or R&D.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret technical and process data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute and document laboratory, pilot-scale and manufacturing process trials.
• Analyze experimental results and process data to support technical decisions and advance projects.
• Develop and optimize encapsulation, flavor delivery, drying and related processing technologies.
• Prepare technical reports, experimental summaries, operating procedures and project documentation.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, manufacturing teams and external partners to achieve project objectives.
• Support technology scale-up and transfer from development through commercialization.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues using sound engineering and scientific principles.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and participate in safety reviews and present findings to stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, food engineering, process engineering or a related engineering discipline

Job description

IFF Inc. is seeking an Associate Process Engineer, Flavor Encapsulation, based onsite in Union Beach, New Jersey. You will design and optimize encapsulation and flavor delivery processes, advancing technologies from lab development to commercialization.

You will work with a collaborative team to analyze data, document procedures, and support pilot plant operations and technology transfer while adhering to safety and quality standards.