Downstream processing engineer

Aalst

Master

Uren per week: 40

Erkenningsnummer: 2295\U

Referentienummer: 81697

For an international food company, we are currently looking for a DSP engineer with already some experience. You will join an international R&D team. The team supports product development at lab and pilot level.

Tasks:

Support the R&D team in attaining short-term and long-term development goals
Develop/improve product and processes : use of research capabilities and know-how to develop new products and improve existing products and processes at our industrial sites
Execute research : prototype development; product characterization; laboratory, pilot and industrial trials
Build expertise : review scientific literature and patent publications, connect with external expert network, participate to conferences
Build expertise related to downstream processes in general and to water and wastewater treatment in particular; by the usage of membrane processes, adsorption and other relevant technologies
Support the plants with continuous optimization projects (productivity, yield, energy, water…)
Contribute or manage innovation related projects from lab scale, pilot scale through pre-engineering and commissioning; design, conceptualise and perform pilot trials, as well assist production tests on site
Prepare the pre-engineering study – including process modelling, design and technology, cost - prior to hand-over of projects to the capex and engineering team
Act as a team member or project leader in (cross)department projects
Contribute to the R&D roadmap process : brainstorming and ideation, stage gate project meetings, reporting, as well to feed the R&D technology roadmap process, technology assessment
Plan and follow up the work of lab technicians
Execute lab and pilot safety audits, review SOP management and contribute to the implementation of good lab management practices and 5S standards

Wie zoeken we?

Master degree in Bio-Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering (or comparable) with minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in the food or biotransformation industry, water treatment on downstream processes
Knowledge and hands-on experience in process development and troubleshooting for microfiltration, ultrafiltration, or reverse osmosis technologies
Familiar with refining and purification technologies, in particular Ion exchange and activated carbon techniques for water and syrup treatment
Experience with process technology in general : physical separation technologies (separation, purification, dewatering), thermal operations (evaporation, drying), and bioconversion technologies. As well on process upscaling : from lab to pilot scale
Knowledge and experience on data acquisition and recording, especially in Excel or similar software tools
Strong communication and teamwork skills, flexible and capable in setting priorities
Critical analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, results oriented
Ability to constructively interact with colleagues from a wide variety of roles within the company
Team player, proactive mindset, a sense of urgency, and an ability to work and manage multiple projects independently

Wat bieden we aan?

You will be working in a challenging international R&D environment with growth potential.
You will receive a competitive salary package with fringe benefits (meal and eco vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance, bicycle leasing, bonus system, etc.).
The company is accessible by public transportation.
Flexible starting hours in day shift

Erkenningsnummer: 2295\U