Product & Process Innovation Engineer – Downstream Processes

Aalst, Belgiëmid

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Overview

Who are we? With a long-term vision of adding value to agricultural raw materials and developing quality products for the food, health and renewable energy sectors, Tereos is one of the market leaders in sugar, alcohol and starch.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support R&D projects focused on downstream process innovation and product development. Design and execute lab, pilot, and industrial trials to validate new concepts and troubleshoot on existing processes.

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With a long-term vision of adding value to agricultural raw materials and developing quality products for the food, health and renewable energy sectors, Tereos is one of the market leaders in sugar, alcohol and starch. The Group's societal and environmental commitments contribute to the company's long-term performance while strengthening its contribution as a responsible player. A cooperative group, Tereos brings together 11,000 cooperative members and has recognized know-how in the processing of beet, cane, cereals, alfalfa and potatoes. Thanks to its 41 industrial sites, a presence in 15 countries and the commitment of its 15,000 employees, Tereos supports its customers as close as possible to their markets with a wide and complementary range of products.

For more information, visit Tereos.com

About the Role

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We are looking for a Product & Process Innovation Engineer to join our R&D team at the Tereos Corporate Technology Center. As part of the sweeteners and carbohydrates development team, you will contribute to the innovation in downstream processes, supporting industrial operations and driving the development of innovative products and technologies from lab to pilot and industrial scale. You will also lead and manage development projects in refining and sweetener processes. The ideal candidate brings at least 3 years of relevant experience, a hands-on mindset, and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

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Lead and support R&D projects focused on downstream process innovation and product development.
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Design and execute lab, pilot, and industrial trials to validate new concepts and troubleshoot on existing processes.

· Build expertise related to downstream and on water and wastewater treatment; by the usage of membrane processes, adsorption and other relevant technologies.

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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve productivity, yield, energy, and water usage.
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Conduct process modeling, cost estimation, pre-engineering studies, hand-over of projects to the capex and engineering teams and contribute to technology assessments.
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Stay at the forefront of industry trends through literature review, expert networking, and conference participation.
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Ensure safe and efficient lab and pilot operations, contributing to SOPs and 5S standards.