Do you want to make a delicious difference?
Planet A Foods is for those who want to build something extraordinary with tangible purpose.
We’re reinventing how the world makes food ingredients, such as chocolate, replacing scarce, unsustainable raw materials with scalable, clean, and delicious alternatives.
We are united by impact, driven by innovation, and energized by the mission of building a food system that serves both people and the planet. Working here means choosing meaningful challenges over easy wins. You’ll join an entrepreneurial, international team of scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts who are deeply committed to creating real planetary impact.
As a Process Engineer you work hands-on in the lab to evaluate the technical feasibility of innovative product ideas in the food tech sector, develop early-stage process concepts and generate lab-scale data to lay the foundation for scalable, industry-ready technologies.
A Taste Of What To Expect
You will design and conduct experiments to identify key process parameters and uncover improvement opportunities
Explore and evaluate new technologies, machinery, and methods to optimize our production line
Support early-stage product ideas with technical assessments and feasibility studies
Develop initial process concepts, including material and parameter studies, to set the stage for scale-up
Collaborate closely with our flavour and product development teams to ensure smooth transitions from lab to large-scale production
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production, quality, and cost to enhance overall performance
The Perfect Recipe Of Skills & Experience
A hands-on, self-driven mindset with a strong technical affinity for lab and processing equipment
At least 5 years of working experience in a lab or pilot-scale environment, ideally in food processing or product development
Completed vocational training or a degree in food technology, process engineering, chemistry, biotechnology, or a related scientific or engineering discipline
A precise, organized, and curious approach, paired with a sharp eye for detail and continuous improvement
A systematic problem-solving mindset, with experience in root cause analysis and issue resolution
With a proactive attitude, you thrive working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
A Sweet Package
Competitive compensation
Early ownership and responsibility in a fast-moving environment
Accelerated learning through hands-on work, mentorship and training
30 vacation days and flexible working hours
Fresh lunches, snacks, and drinks
Vouchers for sports, wellbeing, and lifestyle perks
Regular team events and shared company moments
Chocolate. Every. Single. Day.
About Us
We produce all-natural cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, and sustainability to preserve the Earth for our children.
We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunit ies expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all applications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
