Ingredion Incorporated is a global powerhouse that transforms natural ingredients to impact lives worldwide. The Technologist will provide technical support and expertise for food and beverage applications, working closely with the go-to-market team to develop and manage products and solutions for customers.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support across a broad range of food applications, applying product and application knowledge to identify solutions for internal and external customers with an emphasis on batter and breaded or coated applications
- Build knowledge of the company’s technologies, product functionalities, and their application in customer products and different food categories
- Support demo/prototype development and application validation work to promote our products and capabilities
- Support customer and business development projects and initiatives, shifting priorities as needed and delivering on time
- Conduct pilot and production scale trials in our Food Pilot Plant and/or at customers’ facilities
- Conduct qualification and application testing to support product line management of existing line product and new product launches
- Perform work needed to provide tools for our growth platform initiatives, contributing to business growth and continuity
- Work with direct manager & Technical service team to identify formulation challenges, solve problems, and develop innovative ideas
- Interact with Technical service team, research/growth platform leaders, key technology functions, sales and business development in US/Canada
- Support assigned accounts and customer projects with these accounts
- Support fry lab/pilot plant management specifically for oil fryers, air fryers and impingement oven maintenance and up-keep
Skills
- B.S in Food Science/Food Engineering/Chemical Engineering with 0 to 2+ years of relevant industry experience
- Knowledge of common food applications/processes, food ingredient functionality, and ingredient interactions
- Ability to formulate products across a wide range of food categories with an emphasis on batter and breaded or coated food products
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills required for food formulation development, optimization, and troubleshooting
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical reports and deliver technical presentations
- Excellent planning skills, highly organized, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task
- Ability to travel up to 15% domestically
- Previous laboratory, pilot plant, and benchtop experience in the food industry highly desired
- Prior customer experience is a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
- Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
- Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with an competitive company match
Company Overview
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in more than 120 countries. It was founded in 1906, and is headquartered in Westchester, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://ingredion.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Ingredion Incorporated has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2025, 11 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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