Sr. Principal Engineer, R&D – Product Process Development & Scale Up
Core
Lead digital transformation of R&D Process Development by building agentic AI systems, data platforms, and digital twins to shift from empirical to model-driven development.
Role type
Senior Principal Engineer, R&D Process Development & Scale Up
Builds
Agentic AI systems, data platforms, digital twins, simulation and modeling platforms
Domain
Food & Beverage processing, Chemical Engineering, Digital Transformation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Chemical and Food Processing Engineering principles, Process Development methodology, Digital Twins, Modeling and Simulation, AI/Smart Sensors, Experimental design (lab to production), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Heat and material balances, FMEA, Risk Analysis, Starch & protein transformation, IP strategy
Preferred skills
CPG industry experience, Digital tools adoption, Analytical data analysis
Technologies
AI, Smart Sensors, CAE, Digital Twins, Simulation platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and pilot agentic AI systems and data platforms for R&D; Implement digital twins at manufacturing sites; Design and execute robust product experimental designs across all scales; Develop technical documentation including PFDs, heat/material balances, and Transformation Flowsheets; Partner with analytical teams to develop methodology for key chemical/physical properties; Manage complexity in food/beverage processing systems involving physical/chemical changes; Develop IP protection for innovation solutions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategy execution
