Designs, implements, troubleshoots, and maintains industrial automation systems for food manufacturing. Responsibilities include PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, networking, commissioning, validation, documentation, system recovery, process optimization, technician support, and compliance with food safety, hygienic design, safety, and regulatory standards. The role operates in plant, shop, and office environments, includes an on-call rotation, and requires less than 5% travel.

Develops and commercializes whey protein products from concept through launch. Plans and conducts bench, pilot, and plant trials; analyzes results; improves processes, formulations, yields, and costs; and provides technical support. Maintains product formulas, specifications, procedures, and documentation. Collaborates with suppliers and cross-functional teams on innovation, ingredients, and technologies. Prepares management reports, supports product strategy, and trains colleagues. The role operates across office, laboratory, and plant environments with occasional travel.