Senior Applications Technologist; m​/f​/d) Bakery Snacks & Confectionery

About Ingredion:
Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there’s a place for you here to make a real difference.

Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location:

Hamburg, Germany Workplace Type:
On-site 60% / Home Office 40%

Employment Type:

Fixed-Term Contract

• Technical Project Owner (PTO) in relevant projects & capability builds:
  Technical point person for driving and executing the medium-term application solution development.
• Role with Hands-On
  - Activities:
  
  Spend significant hands-on time (30- 50%) in our iLTC labs and pilot plant (or externally) to run own trials and measurements in support of projects
• Co-owns Product Launches & Competitor Benchmarking:
  Together with the Ingredient Development Managers, Category Marketing Leads and global Application team, create and deliver new Customer Solution Technical Launch Packs, including food concepts and hands‑on training, and leverage early customer feedback (post‑launch support)
• Category Technical Expertise:
  Develop new sub-category technical application expertise for existing and new product portfolios. Lead solution development work for partner and strategic accounts as needed including critical capabilities such as sensory/consumer insights and measurement science.

• Degree in Food Science or Chemistry (BSc or MSc) and minimum of 4-6 years of experience in the baker, snacks and/or confectionery (ingredient) industry
• Proven hands‑on experience in bakery, snacks and/or confectionery applications
• Excellent formulator with a good understanding of ingredient interactions
• Good presentation and communication skills to enable efficient knowledge transfer with experience in cross‑functional, international teams.

• Excellent Team Player with an opportunistic and agile mindset.
• Self‑motivated and results focused.
• Be creative and persistent.
• Curious to learn, develop new skills and keen to structure data to develop new insights.
• Ability to efficiently plan your work and navigate multiple work streams and projects in parallel
• Willing to sometimes travel to represent Ingredion at external events and/or selectively join target customers visits across EMEA as/if needed.

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long‑term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well‑being
• Generous Vacation Policy – Take advantage of 33 vacation days each year (bank holidays included), and benefit of the holiday purchase scheme
• Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real‑time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired
• Company Pension Plan – Secure your future with financial support for retirement.
• Company Events – Join in on our Christmas party, family day, or Sustainability day for fun and connection

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