Engineering Technician - Atlanta, GA, 30313

Job Description

Our approach to business is to start with facts, based in science and our passion is to work towards a better shared future to make a difference in people’s lives, communities, and our planet. Our scientists help support that future and we’re looking for an individual that will support the execution of new product development initiatives designed to create the robust pipeline of innovations across categories to meet the short and the long-term priorities of the region. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role and be eager to be part of the largest beverage company in the world.

What You’ll Do For Us

• Properly operate, trouble-shoot and maintain pilot scale processing equipment.
• Perform systematic preventative maintenance, including electrical or mechanical adjustments, inspections and minor repairs.
• Work closely with other R&D team members to problem-solve and to ensure maximum production efficiencies. Maintain accurate records and logs as required. Provide feedback to development team for pilot trials.
• Comply with all standard safety practices, safety rules, and all Company rules and policies. Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in the execution of the work schedule. Ensures the area is maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion. Read, understand, and comply with standard operating procedures and Safety Data Sheets.
• Development of lab scale prototypes, producing pilot plans for both beverage-based parts and final products. Prepares beverages and conducts analytical tests on taste and/or odor according to sensory guidelines, including qualifying taste panelists. Assist in setting ingredient and product specifications
• Conduct experiments (e.g. laboratory or process experiments) to deliver new products, evaluate ingredients, materials, products, and processes.
• Manage work requests from multiple scientists and schedule for maximum efficiency and priority. Communicate openly with scientists regarding timing and progress of requested work
• Performs chemical analyses using instrumental methods to determine the composition of samples and prepares samples and sampling plan for ingredients, intermediate or finished products, or other materials in order to perform analyses.
• Writes detailed & accurate reports for analyses, experiments, or projects. Gathers and organizes information under tight timelines to support senior management's decision-making.
• Participates in team projects, interdepartmental/divisional committees, or company-wide initiatives in order to share information, represent the department/division perspective or assist with product development, process modification, package development and marketing.
• Works on product development projects assigned by line manager from idea generation to formula finalization through close discussion and alignment with Technical and Marketing team and all other stakeholders.
• Leverages prior education, suppliers, and literature to innovate within scope of briefs provided by other technical experts or supervisor.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation (e.g., troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance, calibrating and repairing). Maintain cleanliness of labs and storage areas.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology or related field is required, Master’s degree is preferred
• 5 years’ work experience in pilot plant, R&D or manufacturing; preferably in food, beverage or other CPG industry
• Basic knowledge of the organic chemistry of essential oils and other flavor compounds that is relevant to Company products along with the basic knowledge and ability to apply flavor manufacturing and the processes used such as distillation, extraction, and blending are needed
• Must possess knowledge of key ingredients used in production of flavors, concentrates and beverage bases
• Must be have moderate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of chromatography data systems is required
• Ability to apply technical knowledge and establish credibility through written reports and verbal presentations with highly technical audiences in order to build technical relationships that will benefit customers, or the Company is needed
• Must possess the ability to recognize and protect proprietary information as it relates to formulas and ingredients.
• Knowledge of project management principles and the ability to apply the principles, tools and techniques to develop/plan, manage or execute projects or work plans to ensure successful completion is ideal