R&D Engineer

About the role

Züber, Turkey's leading healthy snack manufacturer, is seeking an R&D Engineer for its Esenyurt factory. You will support the development of clean‑label, sugar‑free, additive‑free snack products.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct technical analysis and market research on alternative ingredients.
• Engage with suppliers to collect specifications, samples and documentation.
• Participate in ingredient evaluation, functionality testing and sensory analysis.
• Contribute to cost optimisation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure raw materials meet food safety, legal and quality standards.
• Monitor industry trends and global innovations in healthy snacking.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering (new graduates welcome).
• Strong interest in raw material technologies and ingredient functionalities.
• Knowledge of food quality standards and food safety regulations.
• Ability to critically evaluate product labels, claims and ingredient specs.
• Enthusiasm for clean‑label, sugar‑free, additive‑free formulations.
• Analytical mindset with willingness to learn in an R&D environment.
• Good command of English and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• Effective use of MS Office programs.
• Food Engineering fundamentals.