# Research and Development Engineer - Beverage/Liquid Industry

> Eram Talent · Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-11

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** E-ADM

## Description

ERAM Talent is seeking an experienced **Research & Development (R&D) Engineer – Beverages**.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing innovative beverage formulations, improving existing products, conducting pilot trials, and supporting factory-scale production. This role requires strong expertise in beverage formulation, sugar reduction technologies, and functional ingredients.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Develop and formulate new beverage and liquid products based on market trends and customer requirements.
-   Improve existing beverage formulations to enhance taste, quality, nutritional value, and production efficiency.
-   Lead sugar reduction initiatives using alternative sweeteners while maintaining product taste, texture, and stability.
-   Develop formulations incorporating functional ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fibers.
-   Conduct laboratory trials, bench-top formulations, and pilot-scale testing.
-   Lead factory scale-up activities and support the successful transition from laboratory development to commercial production.
-   Evaluate thermal processing methods, including pasteurization, to ensure product quality and ingredient stability.
-   Select and evaluate raw materials and identify suitable alternatives when required.
-   Provide technical support during new product launches and production trials.
-   Train production teams on processing requirements for new formulations.
-   Troubleshoot manufacturing issues such as sedimentation, phase separation, flavor degradation, and color changes.
-   Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
-   Conduct shelf-life studies, stability testing, and maintain complete technical documentation.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
-   **5+ years of hands-on R&D experience in the Beverage or Liquid Food Manufacturing industry.**
-   Proven experience in beverage formulation and product development.
-   Strong knowledge of functional ingredients and their stability in liquid applications.
-   Demonstrated experience in sugar reduction projects and alternative sweeteners.
-   Experience with pilot plant trials and factory-scale production.
-   Sound understanding of pasteurization, beverage processing, and food safety standards.
-   Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
-   Excellent documentation and communication abilities.

### Preferred Experience

-   Experience in juice, flavored beverages, dairy beverages, functional drinks, or similar liquid food products.
-   Exposure to cost optimization and product reformulation projects.
-   Familiarity with international food safety and quality management systems.

## Apply

[Apply at Eram Talent](https://apply.workable.com/eramtalent-1/j/62A35C11D8/apply)

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