Research and Development Engineer - Beverage/Liquid Industry
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About the Role
Eram Talent is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer for beverages to develop innovative formulations, improve existing products, and lead sugar reduction initiatives.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and formulate new beverage and liquid products based on market trends and customer requirements
- Improve existing beverage formulations to enhance taste, quality, nutritional value, and production efficiency
- Lead sugar reduction initiatives using alternative sweeteners while maintaining product taste, texture, and stability
- Develop formulations incorporating functional ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fibers
- Conduct laboratory trials, bench top formulations, and pilot scale testing
- Lead factory scale up activities and support transition from laboratory development to commercial production
- Evaluate thermal processing methods, including pasteurization, to ensure product quality and ingredient stability
- Select and evaluate raw materials and identify suitable alternatives when required
- Provide technical support during new product launches and production trials
- Train production teams on processing requirements for new formulations
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues such as sedimentation, phase separation, flavor degradation, and color changes
- Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related discipline
- 5+ years of hands on R&D experience in Beverage or Liquid Food Manufacturing industry
- Proven experience in beverage formulation and product development
- Strong knowledge of functional ingredients and their stability in liquid applications
- Demonstrated experience in sugar reduction projects and alternative sweeteners
- Experience with pilot plant trials and factory scale production
- Sound understanding of pasteurization, beverage processing, and food safety standards
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills
- Excellent documentation and communication abilities
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Role Overview
- ERAM Talent is seeking an experienced Research & Development (R&D) Engineer – Beverages.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for developing innovative beverage formulations, improving existing products, conducting pilot trials, and supporting factory scale production.
- This role requires strong expertise in beverage formulation, sugar reduction technologies, and functional ingredients.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and formulate new beverage and liquid products based on market trends and customer requirements.
- Improve existing beverage formulations to enhance taste, quality, nutritional value, and production efficiency.
- Lead sugar reduction initiatives using alternative sweeteners while maintaining product taste, texture, and stability.
- Develop formulations incorporating functional ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fibers.
- Conduct laboratory trials, bench top formulations, and pilot scale testing.
- Lead factory scale up activities and support the successful transition from laboratory development to commercial production.
- Evaluate thermal processing methods, including pasteurization, to ensure product quality and ingredient stability.
- Select and evaluate raw materials and identify suitable alternatives when required.
- Provide technical support during new product launches and production trials.
- Train production teams on processing requirements for new formulations.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues such as sedimentation, phase separation, flavor degradation, and color changes.
- Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of hands on R&D experience in the Beverage or Liquid Food Manufacturing industry.
- Proven experience in beverage formulation and product development.
- Strong knowledge of functional ingredients and their stability in liquid applications.
- Demonstrated experience in sugar reduction projects and alternative sweeteners.
- Experience with pilot plant trials and factory scale production.
- Sound understanding of pasteurization, beverage processing, and food safety standards.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills.
- Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in juice, flavored beverages, dairy beverages, functional drinks, or similar liquid food products.
- Exposure to cost optimization and product reformulation projects.
- Familiarity with international food safety and quality management systems.
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