Yeast Extract Process Engineer - VIE Contract 18 months (M/W)
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
- Job type
- Contract
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 23 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- unit operations
- industrial process optimization
- industrial trials
Also useful
- food-industrial engineering
About the role
Ready for an international challenge? Are you passionate about industrial processes and looking for an enriching experience abroad? Join our team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA as a Yeast Extract Process Engineer under a VIE contract! The job at a glance For 18 months, you will be involved in optimizing production processes, supporting new equipment start-ups, and contributing to new product development.
What you will do Optimize production processes (autolysis, microfiltration, drying, etc.) alongside the group's industrial management Support the drying department at Cedar Rapids Conduct and coordinate studies and continuous improvement actions in terms of time, organization, and cost Participate in the start-up of new installations Lead industrial trials Take on other assigned projects
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in food-industrial engineering At least 1 year of industrial field experience (postgraduate) Fluent English is mandatory Solid knowledge of unit operations of industrial processes Ability to work in a multicultural environment with autonomy, initiative, and teamwork skills Strong communication skills and a hands-on engineering mindset
Additional Information
VIE Eligibility Criteria You must be between 18 and 28 years old You must be a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA) You must not have already completed a VIE assignment Why choose this VIE?
Gain valuable international experience in the USA Work on strategic projects in process optimization Develop your career in an industrial environment with high-impact VIE status = tax benefits and an attractive package Start date: February 1, 2027 Ready to take on this challenge? Apply now! [Diversity & Inclusion]: At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams.
We are committed to providing you with a working environment where you can thrive, regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We welcome applications from all candidates, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of the future.
About the Company
As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology. Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.
In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 700 people in more than 60 countries. Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros. Biospringer, as a Business Unit of Lesaffre, is a key player and global producer of natural origin yeast ingredients for the food industry. Its comprehensive products range includes yeast extracts, dried food yeasts, yeast-based flavors and more.
Biospringer offers solutions to improve the flavor profile of recipes and participate in the development of healthier everyday consumers' products. With 8 productions plants, a network of commercial teams and Culinary centers around the world and a team of technologists and R&D, Biospringer brings taste and pleasure to consumers.
From Lesaffre's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 17, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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