Process Engineer - USA - VIE Contract 18 months (M/W)
Process Engineer - USA - VIE Contract 18 months (M/W)
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Job Description
Discover West Chester PA
Just outside Philadelphia West Chester blends small-town charm with big-city access. Home to university vibes cozy coffee shops and vibrant American culture youll enjoy a friendly community scenic nature spots and weekend trips to NYC Washington D.C. or the beaches .
What youll do
As our new Process Engineer youll dive into technical challenges and lead exciting improvement projects:
Support and scale CAPEX projects (equipment sizing vendor selection budgeting)
Optimize fermentation and downstream processes (centrifuge spray drying)
Drive water and energy reduction initiatives
Improve blending processes for both dry and liquid formats
Coordinate continuous improvement with production managers
Implement new equipment verify spare parts plan maintenance
Run industrial trials to test and validate process upgrades
Qualifications :
Who were looking for
Masters degree in food industry biotechnology or chemical engineering
Min. 2 years of professional experience (mandatory)
Experience in fermentation or biotech big plus
Your skills
Solid understanding of industrial processes and unit operations
Sharp in fluid mechanics & mechanical engineering principles
Comfortable reading & drawing technical docs (P&ID layouts)
Proficient with CAD Excel and digital tools
Great communication (internal external partners)
Autonomous organized and proactive
Fluent in English (spoken written)
Additional Information :
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
1 round-trip to home per year covered (economy class)
Mission details
Location: West Chester PA USA
Duration: 18 months
Start: November 2025
Status: VIE (Volontariat International en Entreprise)
Recruitment process:
1 Screening call 2 Technical interview 3 Final interview with local team Offer!
VIE Benefits: Round-trip ticket home every 12 months covered
And after the VIE
We dont just hire for 18 months we hire for potential
Our ambition is to offer you a long-term role after the VIE either in USA France or elsewhere in our global Lesaffre world
Join us and grow globally
At Lesaffre VIEs are future leaders. We aim to hire and promote VIE talents across our global network. Your journey starts here but it doesnt end here!
Diversity & Inclusion: At Lesaffre diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive regardless of your background gender age or abilities. We encourage all applications as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
