Job Description Insight Global is seeking a Pilot Plant Engineer for one of our leading food manufacturing clients located in Berkeley, CA. This role will be based in a 25,000 sq. ft. pilot plant facility that supports testing, trials, and manufacturing for CLIF Bar and other innovation platforms. The engineer will be responsible for operating and maintaining food manufacturing equipment, running trials, scaling ingredients, performing mechanical maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment. The specific equipment they’ll be working with includes extruders, ovens, mixers, flow wrappers, cooling tunnels, and decorating machinery. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of mechanical engineering experience within a food/beverage manufacturing environment, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. This is a 6-month contract with potential for extension or conversion, and the client is looking for someone who can start ASAP. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as responsibilities may vary from equipment operations to quality-related tasks. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements • 5-10 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer within a Food/Beverage manufacturing environment • Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot food processing equipment (e.g., extruders, ovens, mixers, flow wrappers, cooling tunnels, pumps, valves, decorating equipment) • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to run trials and operate equipment in a pilot plant setting • High School diploma • Team-oriented, collaborative, and adaptable to varying tasks (equipment operations, quality checks, maintenance) • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field • Experience working with CLIF Bar products or similar snack/energy bar platforms • Exposure to new product innovation in food manufacturing