R&D Process Engineer

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.   Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here…

The successful individual in this position demonstrates the ability to specify and implement processes/procedures that enhance product quality, reduce cost, increase plant efficiency and facilitates technology transfer.  Works closely with product development associates and plant personnel to develop, test and implement processes to commercialize Beverage products. Conducts process scale up from pilot plant to manufacturing. Designs and develops experimental test plans for feasibility, pilot plant & plant trial runs, and commissioning, validation and audits of manufacturing units of operation.  Support one or more projects of moderate complexity and technical risk with little to no assistance.  Troubleshoot and identify the root cause of production problems and implement effective solutions. Effectively communicates at multiple levels within the organization and works well on cross-functional teams.

What you will do…

• Lead moderately complex engineering projects/investigations, and/or support complex projects with some supervision.  Conduct feasibility studies and implement new/improved process/packages
• Integrate process expertise & knowledge into early product development process.  Build cohesive relationship as liaison between Product Development, Quality organization, Engineering, Supply Chain and Plant operations during the commercialization process. 
• Provide process engineering knowledge to implement efficient and effective technology transfer between Science &Technology, R&D and the thermal plants
• Perform a robust situation assessment, document manufacturing methods, and procedures.  Analyze and trend data to ensure that manufacturing systems will reliably deliver high quality product as designed within specification and cost.  Document test results & conclusions, process parameters, critical control points and specifications
• Review engineering drawings, automated process sequence descriptions and capital installation from process perspective
• Commission / validate & start-up of new processes / equipment
• Drive the development of innovative processes/technologies and commercialization of new business initiatives.  Develop innovative approaches for testing and problem resolution.  Determine appropriate design application

Who you will work with…

You will support the Beverage products, partnering with R&D and manufacturing.

What you bring to the table (must have) …

• BS in Engineering
• 1 year experience in the food industry (including co-ops, internships)

It would be great to have…

• MS in above engineering disciplines or Food Science
• Project Management
• Ability to lay out and execute statistically valid equipment / product tests
• Capable of managing several project/programs simultaneously
• Ability to work independently or as part of a cross-functional team
• Strong written, verbal, computer and presentation skills
• Has a depth of technical expertise on processes and production equipment.
• Formulates and executes complex experimental design.
• Understands food processing
• Up to 30-40% travel required at times

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

$91,800-$132,000

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.