Pilot Plant Engineer
Listed on 2026-05-15
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Posting Number: S14900P
Working Title: Pilot Plant Engineer
Department: CAES-Food Prod Inno & Comm Ctr
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Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date: 03/24/2026
Open until filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 05/01/2026
Location of Vacancy: Griffin Area
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Classification
Title:
Engineer-Res Instrument II
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications- Master’s degree in Food Science & Technology, Food Engineering or similar
- At least three years of experience in food product and/or food process development
The Food Product Innovation and Commercialization Center (FoodPIC) Pilot Plant Engineer serves as the technical leader for pilot‑scale food processing systems, facility operations, and applied process design. This position integrates engineering expertise with applied research leadership to support client-based product and process development. The Pilot Plant Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and executing food processing workflows that translate scientific concepts into scalable manufacturing solutions.
The position provides technical authority over equipment systems, utilities, and facility operations while remaining actively engaged in hands‑on operation of pilot‑scale processing and analytical equipment. This position will work collaboratively with the FoodPIC Director, Assistant Director, administrative staff, extension specialists, research personnel, and students. The Pilot Plant Engineer leads applied research and commercialization projects that serve industry clients. The role requires deep expertise in food science, food analysis, and food engineering principles, along with working knowledge of regulatory and food…
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