Senior Process Engineer – Liquid Food Processing Plants

Senior Process Engineer – Liquid Food Processing Plants

Location: Via dell'Industria 68, I-36035 Marano Vicentino, Italy

Deadline: As soon as possible

About The Role

We are an international company in the food technology sector located in the Vicenza area, specializing in the design and supply of advanced processing plants for liquid food applications.

We are growing rapidly and wish to strengthen our Engineering Department with an experienced Technical Manager who will manage a team of 9 employees and report directly to the Managing Director. Your responsibilities will include defining and driving the company’s technical strategy in close cooperation with the senior management team.

As Technical Manager, you will serve as the main technical reference for plant design activities, ensuring efficient execution, high technical standards, and alignment with the objectives of our international organization.

You will also manage and coordinate the engineering team, focusing on professional growth and continuous improvement in a collaborative and productive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and actively contribute to plant design (pasteurization, heat exchange, product treatment, CIP)
• Perform and validate essential engineering calculations (heat transfer, piping/component sizing, mass & energy balances, verification of hygienic design and food‑grade compliance)
• Review and approve complete P&IDs, ensuring safety, functionality, and compliance
• Support R&D activities for the development of new machines and innovative technological solutions
• Contribute to the standardization of technical solutions and documentation

Required Qualifications

We expect you to have a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Food Engineering or related fields and solid proven experience (min. 5–8 years) in the design of food or process plants, ideally within the liquid food sector.

You probably have some management experience – perhaps in a minor management role such as team‑leader – and are now keen to develop your management skills to a higher level.

We Expect You To Have

• Strong operational expertise within liquid processing plant design, including heat transfer & thermodynamic calculations, piping and component sizing, reading and developing complex P&IDs, hygienic design and applicable standards
• Proficiency in CAD (2D/3D), engineering calculation tools, and simulation software
• Fluent in written and spoken English

What We Offer

We offer an exciting position in an international company, where you will have a strategic role with real operational ownership and decision autonomy. You will join an unpretentious company culture with high employee satisfaction and a structure that allows quick decisions. The role is offered within a solid and structured organization that promotes professional growth and recognizes individual contribution over time.

Compensation will be evaluated based on your skills and experience, with the possibility of salary increases for strong performance. Additional benefits include an on‑site company canteen, a range of employee benefits, and a corporate environment that encourages engagement through internal initiatives and social activities.

Sanovo Technology Group employs more than 800 employees worldwide, including 54 in Italy, and serves customers globally. We are known for high quality and secure delivery of unique equipment for processing eggs and egg products. The group’s headquarters are in Denmark, with sales and service offices on six continents and production in Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, and Slovakia.