Food Application Engineer

Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems in Summit, NJ seeks a Food Application Engineer who analyzes customer specifications, prepares technical and commercial proposals, coordinates testing, and collaborates with engineers and sales to deliver processing solutions for the food industry.

You will apply processing technologies for size reduction, classification, mixing, and containment, while supporting customer success through GMP/FDA-compliant practices and ongoing relationship development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in application or process engineering supporting food manufacturing or processing.
• Experience in GMP/FDA regulated environments.
• Ability to analyze specs and recommend equipment.
• Proven ability to prepare technical proposals and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify prospective customer opportunities.
• Review customer specs to recommend equipment and process solutions.
• Evaluate materials to determine equipment configurations.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate customer trials domestically and internationally.
• Maintain CRM records of opportunities and activities.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to support business development.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and sales to align solutions.
• Develop relationships with food processing companies and plant teams.

Skills

Food processing experience

GMP/FDA regulated environments

Customer engagement & communication

Proposal writing & cost estimation

CRM usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering/Science or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Food Application Engineer

Description

The Application Engineer analyzes customer specifications, prepares technical and commercial proposals, coordinates equipment testing, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver effective processing solutions and support customer success within the food industry. This role applies Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems technologies used for size reduction, classification, mixing, drying, compaction, and containment processes commonly utilized in food ingredient, nutraceutical, and powder processing applications.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify prospective customer opportunities through phone, email, virtual, and in-person engagement.
• Review and analyze customer specifications, process requirements, and application data to recommend appropriate equipment and process solutions.
• Evaluate material characteristics and processing parameters to determine appropriate equipment configurations.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, and cost estimates using standard business software and internal systems.
• Coordinate and participate in customer equipment trials and testing activities domestically and internationally.
• Maintain and manage customer opportunities, project records, and sales activity within the CRM system.
• Analyze application requirements, sales data, and market trends to support business development efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and sales teams to ensure alignment of technical solutions with customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with food processing companies, plant engineers, and production teams.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in application engineering, process engineering, or technical sales supporting industrial or process equipment within food manufacturing or food processing environments.
• 3+ years of experience working in environments operating under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and/or FDA-regulated production standards with an understanding of food processing operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting equipment applications within food processing environments.
• 5+ years of experience preparing technical proposals, quotations, or equipment solutions for industrial processing systems.
• 5+ years of experience supporting protein powder, nutraceutical, or related food processing applications.
• 5+ years of experience utilizing a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position while working at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to move within office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.
• Occasional standing, walking, and lifting of materials up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.

Contacts

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