Senior R&D Engineer - Food Processing - Nuts/Chips & Fries (5-10 yrs)
We are seeking a highly skilled CAD Engineer who would be responsible for designing, modeling, and improving industrial food processing equipment and production lines for nuts, chips, and fries. You combine CAD expertise with hands-on R&D to develop innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, food safety, and product quality., driving innovation and excellence.
The engineer is expected to translate process requirements into functional machine designs and layouts. She/he is supposed to collaborate with production and process teams to develop technical solutions for cutting, frying, drying, packaging, and cooling. The engineer conducts technical feasibility studies, FEM analyses, and mechanical calculations. This position holder validates prototypes and test setups in R&D environments or at customer sites. Contribution to standardization, modular design, and continuous improvement is expected from this resource.
Experienced in project coordination, client communication, and prototype validation is sought. Expert in one or more process areas: frying, drying, slicing, packaging. Ability to work independently and lead complex R&D projects. Identifies technical risks and solves them proactively.
Position Details:
1) Experience: 5 to 10 years in R&D.
2) Education: BE/ME (Mechanical / Mechatronics).
3) Industry Exposure: Exposure to the food processing industry is desired and would be preferred.
4) Location: Chakan MIDC, Pune
5) Additional preferences: Understanding of HACCP and hygienic design in the food industry. Knowledge and understanding of the EHEDG guidelines.
6) Innovator with deep knowledge of automation and standardization.
7) Contributes to patents and strategic product development.
8) Supports sales and marketing with technical input.
9) Team player with strong communication skills.
If this opportunity aligns with your expertise, or if you know someone suitable for this role, kindly share your updated resume