Food Applications Engineer — Process Equipment Solutions

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

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.