Food Engineer

A Food Engineer designs and develops processes to improve the efficiency, safety, and quality of food production. You might work in food manufacturing plants, research and development labs, or quality assurance teams. Food Engineers focus on optimising production techniques, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and innovating new methods to enhance food preservation and packaging. You’ll work closely with other professionals to ensure the end products meet both consumer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Food Engineers play a crucial role in the food industry. You’ll need to be detail-oriented and have strong analytical skills. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that food products are not only safe and nutritious but also appealing to consumers.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $109,980
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a food engineer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
FBP50121

Diploma of Food Science and Technology

Blended, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $17,115
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FBP40321

Certificate IV in Food Processing

Traineeship
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Food Science

On Campus
24 months
$70,848 - $82,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Food Science

On Campus
6 - 12 months
$17,280 - $41,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology

On Campus
6 months
$4,475 - $17,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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