BIC Applications Engineer

Are you a dynamic engineer who loves getting hands-on with food processing equipment and solving complex technical challenges? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can collaborate with customers, develop breakthrough solutions, and lead the proof-of-concept for world-class machinery?

Blentech, a leader in food processing systems, is seeking an energetic and results-focused BIC Applications Engineer to be the driving force at our Blentech Innovation Center (BIC)! This pivotal role combines high-level engineering and technical consulting with the hands-on operation and maintenance of our state-of-the-art facility. 

Essential Functions

You will own the technical validation process, moving opportunities forward, and bringing customer concepts to life.

Technical & Customer Solution Development

• Be the Technical Expert: Interact with customers (via calls, emails, and in-person meetings) to establish credibility and advance Blentech's position as a solution provider. 
• Design the Vision: Determine technical solutions, develop concepts, and create detailed proposals and estimated project budgets for the Sales team. 
• Document and Define: Create critical customer-facing technical documentation, including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment utility requirements. 
• Innovate: Deliver highly customized, sometimes alternative, solutions and proactively seek process improvements for customers' existing processes. 

Testing, Trials, and BIC Operations 

• Lead the Trial: Take charge of hands-on product trials, providing the critical proof of concept for equipment selection. 
• Prep and Execute: Assist in trial planning, preparation, operation, data collection, and documentation of tests. 
• Configure Machinery: Expertly configure large and small Blentech equipment and parts for successful testing and trials. 
• Maintain Excellence: Ensure a safe, clean, and high-quality customer experience by coordinating equipment maintenance and maintaining the overall cleanliness of the BIC facility, including equipment, floors, and surrounding areas. 

What You'll Bring: Qualifications & Competencies

• Education: A B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Food Engineering, or a related STEM field, or equivalent work experience. 
• Expertise: Mechanical experience and expertise is required, along with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 
• Communication: Excellent customer service, effective verbal, and written communication skills are a must. 
• Technical Acumen: Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite. You must be able to read and interpret complex technical documents, including research papers and procedure manuals. 
• Flexibility: High versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. 
• Safety Focus: Adherence to all safety, food safety, and cleanliness policies is paramount. 

The Environment

• Teamwork: You will be a key collaborator, working with Sales, Service, and Engineering teams to close business. 
• Setting: This is a truly hands-on role where you will work in a testing kitchen, workshop, and factory environment, including time at a desk and on the manufacturing floor. The area may be damp, wet, or hot due to cooking. 
• Physical Demands: Must be able to occasionally lift and carry items up to 40 pounds in non-repetitive movement. 
• Travel: Travel is necessary to support customer initiatives. Occasional weekend and/or evening work may be required. 

Full Time: 40+ hours per week 

We offer 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for the employee, a 401(k) with match, Paid Time Off, and a $150.00 boot allowance per year. The starting PTO accrual is 5.66 hours of PTO earned every pay period.

The ability to lift up to 40 pounds is a must 

Pay Range DOE: $96,400 – $107,900

This is an onsite position. You must be within driving distance of the office.

If you are mechanically inclined, have customer experience, food handling experience, and would like to become a member of our winning team of motivated people with options to grow with us, please apply. 

If you are ready to use your engineering knowledge to impact the future of food manufacturing, we want to hear from you!