Research and Development Engineer - Beverage/Liquid Industry

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

• Develop and formulate new beverage and liquid products based on market trends and customer requirements.
• Improve existing beverage formulations to enhance taste, quality, nutritional value, and production efficiency.
• Lead sugar reduction initiatives using alternative sweeteners while maintaining product taste, texture, and stability.
• Develop formulations incorporating functional ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fibers.
• Conduct laboratory trials, bench-top formulations, and pilot-scale testing.
• Lead factory scale-up activities and support the successful transition from laboratory development to commercial production.
• Evaluate thermal processing methods, including pasteurization, to ensure product quality and ingredient stability.
• Select and evaluate raw materials and identify suitable alternatives when required.
• Provide technical support during new product launches and production trials.
• Train production teams on processing