Pilot Plant Engineer

Esencia Foods makes vegan meat and fish from mycelium solid state fermentation. We are pioneering this approach.

Our mission 🐠 is to foster the world’s transition to a sustainable seafood system- without asking consumers to compromise on taste, texture, or price.

Our planet 🌎 cannot sustain our current food system; therefore, we believe in producing exceptional alternative products to remove the current strain on our environment and ensure food security for our future ever-growing population.

We are looking for an Pilot Plant Engineer to build up our fermentation pilot plant

This is your opportunity to have an impact on our planet and experience a startup in its early days .

We are looking for a hands-on person with experience in building and assembling a production facility.

Tasks

• Detailed Design and Procurement : Develop a comprehensive design for the pilot plant and select appropriate equipment. This includes choosing compatible OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) suppliers for the pilot line or equipment
• Construction & Management : Oversee and be part of the construction process of the pilot plant, ensuring it meets design specifications and safety standards
• Equipment Installation and Setup : Install and configure various food processing systems, such as a fermentation room, HVAC, upstream and downstream processing of the food materials
• Support the development of new ideas, new processes, and procedures as the company grows
• You will work in strong interaction together with Biotechnologists, Food Scientists, and Bioprocess engineers to build the technology to make the best product
• Be able to think critically, manage your time effectively and be flexible to support cross-functional projects and help the company meet its goals

Requirements

Benefits

Esencia Foods makes vegan meat and fish from mycelium solid state fermentation. As a venture-backed business, we are pioneering this approach.