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Process Technician

Location:

Minneapolis, MN, US, 55440-9497

Work Site: Onsite

Duration: Permanent / Unlimited

Date: Feb 13, 2026

Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines. Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries. We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.

Summary

Join our Food Application Center (FAC) as a Process Technician and become the technical heartbeat of our pilot plant operations. In this hands-on role, you’ll operate and support a variety of processing systems to ensure our engineers and customers have equipment that’s ready, reliable, and safe to use.

You’ll take ownership of critical cleaning and sanitization processes, manage ingredient inventories, and help uphold the highest standards of food safety and product quality. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, mechanical troubleshooting, and working in a collaborative environment where maintaining a clean, food‑grade facility is essential.

Job Responsibilities

Set up, calibrate, and operate food processing machinery (extruders, dryers, grinders, etc.) for trials, trainings and production.
Lead the disassembly, deep cleaning, and reassembly of equipment; develop and maintain strict cleaning procedures and records.
Perform basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting (sensors, flow meters) and assist with preventative maintenance.
Strictly follow food safety manuals and workplace safety protocols, including Lock Out-Tag Out (LOTO).
Maintain accurate logs of all food ingredients, tracking intake, usage, and disposal.
Support engineers and customers during trials and trainings, ensure customers are well taken care of and are at the center of our operation.
Ensure the entire facility remains clean, organized, and compliant with food-grade standards.

Qualifications

Technical degree or associates degree required.
2-3 years of proven operations experience.
Experience working with customers and communicating professionally.
Must be able to work with spreadsheets and word processing.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office is a plus.
Speaks and understands English. Spanish is a plus.

At Bühler we are not only offering working opportunities and international exchange of like-minded professionals. We are more than just a global company. Our value proposition to transform the way companies feed and move the world, is driving positive change in the industries in which we operate globally. Become a part of a dynamic environment that combines your drive for innovation with a world of possibilities. Joining us means embracing a shared purpose of creating innovations for a better world while becoming part of a company that is dedicated to your success.

As a global organization, we embrace the diversity of our global workforce. At Bühler, you will collaborate with professionals from around the world, each bringing in a unique perspective to the table. It is a business priority for us to harness the diversity of our global workforce and include them in their uniqueness to create a culture of belonging guided by our TOP values – Trust, Ownership and Passion. Embark on a journey that combines the excitement of global collaboration with the reassurance of a welcoming workplace.

Let’s create impact together!

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