Baker Perkins, a technology brand of Coperion – owned by Hillenbrand, is a trusted technology provider in the food industry, operating from the UK and USA. We offer comprehensive solutions, from design to lifetime support, for leading brands worldwide. Our continuous innovation in equipment and processes, along with services leveraging the latest technology, ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

We are now hiring, for our site in Peterborough:

Confectionery Application Engineer

Context

The confectionery product range covers the following product groups:

Hard CandyIncluding sugar free alternativesGummies and Jellies. (Pectin and Gelatine including nutraceutical ingredients)Alternative gumming agents such as carrageenan, agar etc.Caramel and ToffeeFondant.

For each product group Baker Perkins has a range of equipment. Generally including both the cooking system, (Kitchen) and Depositing technologies. Baker Perkins is among the world leaders in this sector.

Job Purpose

To be the technical authority and provide technical leadership for the Baker Perkins’ Confectionary process business.

Main Duties

Be a Sales support and a Trusted AdvisorSupporting / defining machine scopeProposing creative solutions to challenging opportunitiesVisiting the customer with the Salesperson to establish their requirements to ensure best technical fit. Act as a Technical expert for our customers.Reduce technical risksDetermining the technical risks on the contractManage the main risks and the mitigating actions taken / or required during the bid and engineering phasesOverall Technical Responsibility for the Confectionary equipment rangeDefine and agree with the Process Team technical solutions for each customer proposal.Ensuring our equipment are fit for purpose and meet market requirementsUnderstanding the process capabilities and the capabilities of the equipment, being the final arbiter in terms of problem solvingTechnical support for our Design department but also for our Field Service teams, and After Sales teams as and when requiredHelp the developmentDetermine the future direction of Development within the Confectionary product range. This includes new or additional machines, incremental development, major upgrades and redesigns of existing machines. We are planning to continue building our company expertise, thanks to this role.Understanding the needs of the customers in the Confectionary market (process trends, cost of ownership, throughput rates, etc)Understanding of market trends and competitor’s capabilities.

Candidate Profile

Significant experience in Confectionery equipment and production processes deployed in this industry – an experience in other Liquid Process Industry can be transferable (soups, chocolate, dairy…)Mechanical or Electrical background, with some skills in Controls Engineering, to understand the different steps of the production at our customers’ sitesCapability to undertake technical analysis in order to solve problems and steer developments Creativity and technical ideasSolution-driven and customer-oriented sensibilityGood communication skillsTeam spirit and sense of commitmentAbility to travel around the world for some weeks per year

This unique role is a key-job for our leading Brand. Join us in “Shaping What Matters For Tomorrow”!

Who we are: 

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion’s divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers. Coperion is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

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