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 11 000 people in nearly 80 subsidiaries based in +50 countries.

Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros.

Job Description

Position title : Agrofood Process Engineer

Location : Senta, Serbia

Targetted starting date : October, 1st 2026

Duration : 24 months

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and field-oriented Agrofood Process Engineer to join our industrial team. Within an international context, you will contribute to optimizing and improving production processes across the Group, in close collaboration with industrial management and local production teams.

As part of your mission, you will work on key unit operations such as fermentation, autolysis, drying and other core agro-industrial processes.

The V.I.E will be responsible for:

Optimizing production processes (fermentation, autolysis, drying, etc.) in coordination with the Group’s industrial management
Conducting and coordinating studies with production managers to drive continuous improvement actions (time, organization, cost efficiency)
Participating in the design, development and start-up of new industrial installations
Supporting operational teams on technical matters as a true field engineer
Contributing to additional industrial projects assigned within the Group

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above, major in food-industrial engineering is a plus
Solid knowledge of unit operations in industrial processes
At least 1 year of industrial field experience (postgraduate experience required)
Fluent English is mandatory
French, Serbian or Hungarian would be a plus

Required Skills

Strong technical sensitivity and hands-on engineering mindset
Ability to work in a multicultural and international environment
Autonomous, proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility
Team spirit and collaborative approach
Good communication skills

Additional Information

Additional information

All our positions are open to people with disabilities.
To learn more about the V.I.E program and eligibility conditions, please visit the Business France website.

Agrofood Process Engineer (M/W) - (V.I.E Contract)