Description
Applications Specialist – Food Processing Equipment | North America | 50–75% Travel
Are you passionate about food science and technology? Do you enjoy combining hands-on equipment expertise with customer-facing collaboration?
A global leader in innovative food processing equipment is seeking an Applications Specialist to join its North American team.
This is your opportunity to work for a high-integrity, technically driven organization that provides cutting-edge solutions across the meat, dairy, bakery, pet food, and alternative protein sectors. This position plays a critical role in supporting customer success by testing and commissioning technologies, troubleshooting equipment performance, and conducting training both internally and at customer sites.
Location:
Based out of Illinois area with 50–75% travel across North America.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of advanced food processing equipment.
- Conduct internal product tests and collaborate with customers on-site to ensure optimal system performance.
- Document testing results and develop technical materials.
- Deliver hands-on training programs for customers and internal teams.
- Maintain a clean and organized technical center and manage testing resources (equipment, ingredients, samples).
- Serve as a liaison between technical support teams, customers, and internal departments (service, sales, engineering).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Meat Science, or a related field.
- 1+ year of hands-on experience in food manufacturing (meat, dairy, pet food, etc.).
- Deep knowledge of food production processes, particularly meat processing.
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Able and willing to travel frequently (domestic and occasional international).
Technical Proficiency:
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with general office and technical documentation tools.
What’s in it for you?
- Work with a globally respected leader in food processing innovation.
- Be part of a supportive and dynamic team culture that values integrity, dedication, and continuous improvement.
- Enjoy a role that blends science, technology, and customer impact.
We are not currently offering Sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply if Sponsorship is required.
