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.
With expensive expansion planning, we must ensure the latest process developments are technically feasible and fully integrated into our production plants. You will transfer the knowledge, specify processes, and align equipment designs with the process needs of the production of innovative ingredients in the food tech sector.
A Taste Of What To Expect
Act as the technical interface between R&D and CAPEX team, transferring the process knowledge from lab to production
Oversee engineering design, plant layout and process scale-up activities, ensuring technical feasibility and compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality requirements
Review and document process concepts, flow diagrams and key process parameters for inclusion in capital project designs
Participate in design reviews to validate that process requirements are met in equipment and plant layouts
Support commissioning and scale-up activities by ensuring alignment between process intent and installed systems
The Perfect Recipe Of Skills & Experience
At least 5 years of experience in process engineering in a food production, in close collaboration with engineering teams
Hands-on experience in production and/or pilot-scale testing.
Strong skills in documenting and communicating technical requirements and process knowledge
Familiarity with project management principles and regulatory standards in industrial projects and food processing
Proven track record in coordination and problem-solving skills in cross-functional environments
Degree in Engineering (Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Food, or related field).Solid understanding of process development and scale-up in production environments
A Sweet Package
Shape the procurement strategy from the inside of a mission-driven, impact-focused company.
Collaborate with a passionate international team working at the edge of what's possible
Work in one of the rare food startups that truly scales and operates a 24/7 4-shift production system
A position where you can help to challenge a trillion-dollar industry!
A very competitive compensation and opportunity to grow
Stuff that other startups do as well (30 days vacation, tasty lunches, snacks, drinks, vouchers, gym, ...)
PLUS: 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.
