Product & Process Innovation Engineer - Alternative Proteins H/F Tereos

About the position

We're on an ambitious journey to decarbonize our operations, innovate with purpose, and lead the future of sustainable food systems.
Tereos firmly believes that the alternative protein market is key to meeting the evolving needs of food and feed. Our innovation roadmap supports this ambition by accelerating the development of new, sustainable protein solutions.[AV1]
As a Product & Process Innovation Engineer, you'll be at the heart of this transformation-working within cross-functional project teams to deliver impactful, customer-oriented innovations.

Your role and responsibilities

Lead and support R&D projects to develop new alternative protein products and processes
Design and execute lab, pilot, and industrial trials to validate new concepts and troubleshoot on existing processes.
Mentor and guide lab technicians, ensuring a safe and sustainable lab environment.
Prepare pre-engineering studies (process design, techno-economic evaluation, environmental impact)
Collaborate across R&D, engineering, and commercial teams to bring ideas to life
Stay at the forefront of industry trends through literature review, expert networking, and conference participation.
Contribute to our R&D roadmap through ideation, technology scouting, and market insights
Innovate effectively by the use of experimental design, process modeling, and AI tool

Your expertise

We're looking for someone who brings a mix of technical depth, curiosity, and adaptability. You will thrive here if you enjoy solving complex problems, experimenting with new tools, and working in a collaborative, results-oriented environment.