PURIS · 23 hours ago
Process Engineer
Dawson,MN,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$74K/yr - $93K/yr
3+ years expPURIS is dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact through high-quality ingredients. The Food Process Engineer will design, develop, and optimize food manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and product quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and sustainability.
AgricultureAgTechFarmingFood and BeverageManufacturingOrganicOrganic FoodPlant-Based FoodsSnack Food
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize food processing systems to improve efficiency and product quality
Design and implement process improvements for existing production lines
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards
Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Operations teams to scale up new products
Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions
Support equipment selection, installation, and validation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Mechanical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in food processing or manufacturing environment
Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, FDA regulations)
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience with automation and control systems
Knowledge of Unit Operations in Agriculture Process
Strong project management skills
Benefits
Medical insurance plans starting as low as $31 per paycheck.
Dental and vision coverage
Free digital health care for all employees
Life and Short-Term Disability insurance covered for you at 100%
Flexible health and dependent care spending accounts
PURIS contributes 50% of every dollar you save, up to 6% toward your retirement plan.
80 hours of PTO accrued annually
8 paid holidays
Access to a variety of other free resources at your disposal.
Company
PURIS
Puris cultivates plant-based foods and ingredients from organic and non-GMO sources.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$137.5MKey Investors
Cargill
2020-02-28Series Unknown· $25M
2019-08-28Series Unknown· $75M
2018-06-19Series D· $12.5M
Leadership Team
Tyler Lorenz
CEO, PURIS Proteins
Richard O'Hara
Cheif Operations Officer
Recent News
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