About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives around the world! Without realizing it, you've already tasted our work in your favorite chocolate, in your pet's food, in the paper you write on, and in your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse present in more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. ***Location: Idea Labs – Mogi Guaçu, São Paulo*** ***Shift pattern: To be defined*** ***Reports to: Regional Technical Manager – Innovation, South America*** ***Work location type: Onsite*** As a **Junior Applications Analyst**, you will be responsible for: Providing technical support and accelerating the development of solutions for the savory food segment, working in synergy with marketing, sales, regulatory, and analytical support teams, promoting innovation and business growth across South America. **Your main responsibilities will be:** * Conduct laboratory and pilot plant applications, from theoretical studies to execution and analysis of results. * Develop solutions using both Ingredion and non-Ingredion portfolios, focusing on added value. * Support customer projects and requests within the Savory and Processed Food segments. * Deliver training and continuous development for technical teams. * Conduct technical tests, prepare reports and presentations for internal and external customers. * Align regional and global technical strategies, sharing knowledge across affiliates. **Your profile should include these qualifications:** * Technical or higher education in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields. * Previous experience (even brief) in food applications. * Knowledge of laboratory routines, analytical equipment, and basic maintenance. * Advanced technical English and basic Spanish. * Proficiency in Office suite, SAP, and statistical software. **Skills that will set you apart:** * Organization and time management * Verbal and written technical communication * Capacity for innovation and strategic thinking * Interpersonal skills and teamwork * Digital awareness and analytical understanding **Ingredion Benefits** At Ingredion, we value those who are part of our story. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package aligned with our values and your quality of life. Here, you’ll find: * Attractive compensation and performance bonuses * Medical and dental coverage * Onsite restaurant * Grocery voucher * Private pension plan * WellHub * Discounts on prescribed medications * And many other amazing benefits! Ingredion uses AI\-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI\-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey. **Relocation Available:** No