Thermal Process Specialist

Actalent
📍 Janesville, WI, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 25, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Thermal Process SpecialistJob Description
The Thermal Process Specialist serves as the technical expert for retort operations across two manufacturing facilities, overseeing the thermal processing program for 24 large cooking and sterilization units. This role focuses on ensuring food safety, regulatory compliance, and process reliability rather than operating equipment. The specialist investigates process deviations, reviews and approves batch documentation, supports equipment and process troubleshooting, and acts as a key liaison between operations, maintenance, research and development, and leadership. In addition, this role partners closely with research and development on new product initiatives by conducting thermal process testing, analyzing data, and establishing validated processing parameters for commercial production.
Responsibilities

+ Oversee the thermal processing program for 24 retorts to ensure consistent, reliable, and safe operation across tw...

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Job Details

  • Location Janesville, WI
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 25, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 30, 2026