Maintenance Engineer

Tetra Pak; Glinde; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Tetra Pak Processing GmbH in Germany seeks a Maintenance Engineer to maintain and troubleshoot equipment at customer sites across Germany, with occasional travel to Switzerland and Austria. You will work in the Customer Service Operations team, focusing on root-cause analysis and safe, reliable operation of food processing and packaging systems.

The role requires at least a technical education and 3 years maintenance experience, strong German and some English, and a proactive, safety-first

Qualifications

• A technical education in a related field (e.g., Industrial Mechanic or Mechatronics Technician).
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance or installation experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 90%.
• Strong German language skills with basic English.
• Customer-focused attitude and a proactive safety-first approach.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites mostly in Germany, occasionally in Switzerland and Austria
• Execute preventive maintenance and troubleshooting tasks of moderate complexity
• Use TPMS tools to report and document service activities
• Interpret technical documentation and follow global procedures
• Represent Tetra Pak professionally and contribute ideas for improving customer operations
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and promote safety culture

Skills

German language

English (basic)

Customer focus

Safety mindset

Willingness to travel

Education

Technical education (Industrial Mechanic / Mechatronics)

Job description

Job Description

Grow your skills. Expand your impact.

As a Maintenance Engineer at Tetra Pak, you’ll take on more responsibility in maintaining and troubleshooting Tetra Pak equipment. You’ll work closely with customers and internal teams, gaining valuable experience while helping ensure food safety and operational excellence.

As a part of our Customer Service Operations team, you will be first in the field to maintain food processing and packaging equipment at our customers’ facilities. As someone who prides themselves on getting to the root of the problem, you’ll be part of the mission to keep food production going for hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. Our equipment is a crucial part of the food processing and packaging industry. That’s why keeping it maintained to its optimum performance is a huge priority, not only for us but for our customers and the communities they serve.

This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career while helping us make an impact to be proud of —food, people, and the planet. This role is based in Germany and belongs to Tetra Pak Processing GmbH. As this is a customer-facing position, the successful candidate should be based in the greater area of Aachen.

What You Will Do

• Travel to customer sites mostly in Germany, occasionally in Switzerland and Austria


• Execute preventive maintenance and troubleshooting tasks of moderate complexity


• Use Tetra Pak Maintenance System (TPMS) tools to report and document service activities


• Interpret technical documentation and follow global procedures


• Represent Tetra Pak professionally and contribute ideas for improving customer operations and service delivery Maintain a clean, safe work environment


• Follow all safety protocols in accordance to OHS and Tetra Pak safety regulations and promote a safe working culture in the team

Profile Description

We believe you have

• A qualified technical education (e.g., Industrial Mechanic, Mechatronics Technician, or similar)


• Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance or installation work


• Knowledge of ice cream techniques and technology as well as dairy technology would be an advantage


• Ability to travel up to 90% of the time


• Advanced German language skills and basic English skills (written and verbal)


• A customer-focused attitude and a drive to improve


• A growth mindset, indicating a willingness to learn and develop technical skills


• A proactive, safety-first approach

We Offer

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape


• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results


• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion


• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.

Rita Necsei