Research and Development Engineer - Beverage/Liquid Industry
LocationDhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentE-ADM
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen2d ago
About the role
ERAM Talent is seeking an experienced Research & Development (R&D) Engineer – Beverages.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing innovative beverage formulations, improving existing products, conducting pilot trials, and supporting factory-scale production. This role requires strong expertise in beverage formulation, sugar reduction technologies, and functional ingredients.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and formulate new beverage and liquid products based on market trends and customer requirements.
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Improve existing beverage formulations to enhance taste, quality, nutritional value, and production efficiency.
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Lead sugar reduction initiatives using alternative sweeteners while maintaining product taste, texture, and stability.
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Develop formulations incorporating functional ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fibers.
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Conduct laboratory trials, bench-top formulations, and pilot-scale testing.
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Lead factory scale-up activities and support the successful transition from laboratory development to commercial production.
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Evaluate thermal processing methods, including pasteurization, to ensure product quality and ingredient stability.
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Select and evaluate raw materials and identify suitable alternatives when required.
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Provide technical support during new product launches and production trials.
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Train production teams on processing requirements for new formulations.
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Troubleshoot manufacturing issues such as sedimentation, phase separation, flavor degradation, and color changes.
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Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
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Conduct shelf-life studies, stability testing, and maintain complete technical documentation.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
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5+ years of hands-on R&D experience in the Beverage or Liquid Food Manufacturing industry.
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Proven experience in beverage formulation and product development.
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Strong knowledge of functional ingredients and their stability in liquid applications.
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Demonstrated experience in sugar reduction projects and alternative sweeteners.
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Experience with pilot plant trials and factory-scale production.
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Sound understanding of pasteurization, beverage processing, and food safety standards.
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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
Preferred Experience
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Experience in juice, flavored beverages, dairy beverages, functional drinks, or similar liquid food products.
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Exposure to cost optimization and product reformulation projects.
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Familiarity with international food safety and quality management systems.