Fresh Produce Co., Ltd.

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Jun 17, 2025

วิจัยและพัฒนาอาหาร - Food Product Development

Location

Suan Luang, Bangkok

Salary

30,000 - 65,000 บาท ขึ้นไป

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1 ตำแหน่ง

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Job Descriptions

Send Resume to martulong@gmail.com Job Title: R&D / Process Engineer – Retort & Shelf-Stable Beverages and Sauces (Coconut-Based & Functional Foods) Location: Thailand (with occasional travel to production sites or co-packers) Company Overview: We are a dynamic food and beverage company specializing in premium, shelf-stable products for export markets—including coconut water, coconut milk, tropical fruit juices, nata de coco beverages, herbal teas, probiotic drinks, electrolyte beverages, functional teas, and retorted sauces. Our focus is on clean-label, high-quality products packed using advanced thermal processing such as retort, hot-fill, and aseptic systems. To support our growing innovation pipeline, we are seeking a hands-on and solutions-oriented R&D / Process Engineer to lead the development and optimization of shelf-stable canned, bottled, and pouch-based products. Key Responsibilities: Formulate and optimize a wide range of shelf-stable products: Coconut water, coconut milk, tropical juices, nata de coco beverages, herbal teas, probiotic drinks, electrolyte drinks, sauces, and condiments Conduct pilot and production-scale trials for thermal processing including retort, hot-fill, and aseptic Design and refine processing parameters: retort profiles, vacuum levels, fill temperatures, dwell times, pH/°Brix balancing Troubleshoot issues such as ingredient separation, heat degradation, foaming, or color loss during retort or thermal processes Oversee microbiological and shelf-life testing in coordination with QA and external labs Ensure compliance with regulatory and export standards (Thai FDA, US FDA, USDA Organic, EU standards) Collaborate with co-packers, equipment suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful scale-up Maintain R&D documentation, SOPs, processing records, and support product registrations

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering
2–5 years of experience in retort, hot-fill, or shelf-stable beverage/sauce production, ideally with coconut or tropical fruit-based products
Strong knowledge of thermal processing principles, emulsion stability, functional ingredients, and food safety
Experience with probiotics, natural ingredients, or plant-based beverages is a strong plus
Familiarity with packaging materials used in retort (tin cans, glass bottles, pouches, PET)
Strong documentation and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Thai and English preferred