Food Processing Engineer (Dehydration Systems Specialist)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Food Processing Engineer with strong expertise in dehydration systems and a solid foundation in chemical, mechanical, and food processing operations. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, optimizing, and explaining food processing methods to clients while ensuring efficient and high-quality production outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize food processing systems with a focus on dehydration technologies (e.g., spray drying, freeze drying, tray drying, and fluidized bed drying).
• Provide technical expertise across chemical, mechanical, and processing aspects of food production.
• Clearly explain processing methods, system workflows, and technical details to clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, R&D, and quality assurance.
• Analyze production processes and recommend improvements for efficiency, cost reduction, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot processing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and industry regulations.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and process flow diagrams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in food processing, particularly dehydration systems.
• Strong understanding of heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, and process engineering.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical clients.
• Experience working with industrial food processing equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with multiple drying technologies.
• Familiarity with automation and process control systems.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO).
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-facing communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Technical expertise in food processing and dehydration systems
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Client-focused approach
• Analytical thinking and innovation
• Team collaboration

Contact:

· rb@foodtechprojects.com

· +91 9748906968

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.55 - ₹20,000.47 per month

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person