Senior Dairy Process Engineer: Milk Innovation & Scale-Up

fairlife, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Job summary

fairlife, LLC, a leader in nutrition-based dairy products, seeks a Sr. Dairy Processing Engineer in Chicago, IL. This role focuses on innovation in fluid milk processing and requires expertise in thermal processing, membrane separations, and teamwork across departments.

The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree in Dairy Science or a related field and has 5–10 years of relevant experience. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, and a competitive salary range of $135,000–$165,000.

Qualifications

• Master's in Dairy Science, Food Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in fluid dairy processing.
• Expertise in thermal processing and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical expertise in fluid milk processing.
• Design and execute pilot and commercial scale experiments.
• Identify process optimization opportunities.

Skills

Fluid milk handling

Thermal processing expertise

Ultrafiltration knowledge

Analytical testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS in Dairy Science or related field

Tools

HTST/HHST/UHT systems

Pilot plant equipment

Job description

fairlife, LLC, a leader in nutrition-based dairy products, seeks a Sr. Dairy Processing Engineer in Chicago, IL. This role focuses on innovation in fluid milk processing and requires expertise in thermal processing, membrane separations, and teamwork across departments.

The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree in Dairy Science or a related field and has 5–10 years of relevant experience. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, and a competitive salary range of $135,000–$165,000.