Junior Product Developer - Applications

Summary/Objective

The Junior Developer is responsible for processing development projects in the best possible way.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Develop new recipes for customer and innovation projects, develop matching products and further develop existing recipes.
2. Create and maintain recipes in SAP.
3. Maintain product-specific substance data in SAP.
4. Provide support in the optimization of the recipe portfolio in terms of cost structure, resource use and quality in collaboration with Recipe Management.
5. Ensure the correct and punctual execution of laboratory mixtures and the creation of product samples.
6. Coordinate and collaborate with the Sample Lab and Pilot Plant for the production of appropriate customer samples.
7. Taste developed products.
8. Arrange diverse tests on product shelf life and changes in collaboration with Product Science.
9. Discuss with and support the Technical Account Manager on customer-specific circumstances, recipe formulation and filling technology.
10. Collaborate with Technical Project Managers and Sales (discuss briefings, clarify questions usually for BTO processes, tasting, and evaluate samples, selection of samples).
11. Participate in customer workshops in collaboration with Product Management, Technical Project Management and Sales; prepare customer samples and adapt the samples during the workshop.
12. Check the production recipe, process parameters and test plan.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is occasionally exposed to wet, warm, humid and cold temperatures.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position with regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary on occasion depending on work load.

Travel
Less than 20%

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in chemistry, food science or other related field
2. SAP experience
3. 0-2 years’ experience in food & beverage development
4. Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced education/degree desirable
 

Safety/ Food Safety:

Döhler USA, Inc. is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment for all employees.  It is the duty of all employees to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times.  It is also the responsibility of management to do so.

Employee  should Comply with all policies and procedures, including safety, food safety/security and GMPs. 

Employee should report any unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor or designated party.

AAP/EEO Statement
Döhler USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Döhler USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Döhler USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Döhler USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their

job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.