Product Evaporation or Concentration Expert- Black Cup Coffee

Nestle Development Center Marysville is one of the longest-standing R&D centers in Nestle's worldwide network. Here, we are the home of great coffee innovation - we provide technical development expertise for beverage products, working on well renowned brands Starbuck's, Coffee-Mate, Nescafe and Blue Bottle. Whether it is in terms of convenience, health or pleasure, we are committed to creating delicious beverages for our consumers. We make a difference with our passion for coffee.

Company will provide sponsorship for this position.

Position Summary:

The Product Technology Expert will leverage expertise as a cross-site subject matter expert for Black Cup by consistently delivering scientific based solutions and clear recommendations, and by driving/influencing the organization on resource planning and prioritization for deeper scientific research efforts. The Product Technology Expert will actively participate in our three Core Processes (Explore/Discovery/Develop) to fuel and deliver our pipelines on innovative and competitive products and technology/process systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the technological scouting program in area of expertise by active and permanent search of internal (Nestle) or external partnerships (universities, suppliers, startups, etc.)
• Investigate, evaluate and propose new technologies, concepts, processes, products or equipment and develop applications of findings for new uses and to create synergies through effective networking with all relevant stakeholders (R&D Units, business partners, markets, SBUs, Head Office, external partners)
• Develop innovative solutions, including equipment design/modifications as needed during process development and to provide technical guidance on processes, processing parameters and equipment to team members and colleagues
• Safeguard adequate protection strategies and applications for knowledge generation initiatives
• Ensure Product and Process Mastership & Quality by Design
• Provide Technical Assistance including training sessions for the markets, especially when introducing innovative technology to the group
• Comply with Nestle Integrated Management Systems and all company policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications (Minimum Education, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Minimum Master's Degree in Engineering, Material Science or Food Science
• 10 years' experience in Concentration technologies in Food & Nutrition, Flavor & Fragrances, Pharmaceutical, Wastewater or Chemical industries, or a PhD in the related Engineering field
• Deep knowledge in evaporation, fouling, product performance, pervaporation and material science. Knowledge of distillation, adsorption, micro/ultra/nanofiltration, reverse osmosis is a plus.
• Experience in R&D is key and operational experience a plus
• Curious, creative, making connections between very different contexts, experiences, industries
• Strong communication, good interpersonal/teamwork skills and a good sense of business/technical interrelationships
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally / worldwide
• Passion for coffee products and coffee making processes

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