Mechanical & Process Engineer for Tetra Pak Mixing Solutions

Tetra Pak; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Culture of innovation

Diversity & inclusion

Flexible working

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Aalborg, Denmark is seeking a Technical Product Expert to advance mixing solutions and improve our portfolio. The role involves guiding sales, manufacturing, service, and customers, and solving complex technical challenges to ensure top performance.

The successful candidate has a strong mechanical design and process engineering background, with fluency in English and a drive for digital innovation, AI, and machine learning applied to industrial mixing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Several years of mechanical design or product development experience.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Experience with hygienic or food processing industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design: CAD models, fabrication drawings, material selection, and calculations.
• Process design: P&ID diagrams, sizing lines, and optimizing fluid dynamics components.
• Develop and optimize mixing technologies for food, beverage, dairy, and other liquid food applications.
• Bridge automation and electrical requirements with mechanical designs.
• Explore AI/ML concepts to optimize mixer functionality and maintenance.
• Test and validate prototypes and new designs.
• Provide technical guidance to sales, manufacturing, service and customers.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.

Skills

Mechanical design

Process engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

AI / ML interest

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

P&ID diagrams

Job description

Mechanical & Process Engineer for Tetra Pak Mixing Solutions

Aalborg, Denmark

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

Tetra Pak is the world-leading supplier of food processing and packaging solutions. The department in Aalborg is responsible for development and manufacture of mixer solutions for the global food processing industry. Tetra Pak mixer solutions are widely recognized as state-of-the-art and the industry benchmark.

We are now looking for a Technical Product Expert who will play a key role in the

development of innovative mixing solutions and the continuous improvement of our existing product portfolio.

The position is permanent and based in Aalborg, Denmark (Tetra Pak Processing Systems A/S). You will report to Head of Centre of Expertise for Mixing.

What you will do

As a core technical expert, you will provide guidance and support to sales, project manufacturing, service, and other internal stakeholders across global organizations, as well as directly to customers. You will contribute to solving complex technical challenges and ensuring best-in-class mixing performance and product quality.

Main responsibilities:

• Mechanical Design: CAD models, fabrication drawings, material selection, and structural/fluid calculations for state-of-the-art mixing equipment
• Process Design: P&I diagrams, size process lines and components, and optimize advanced fluid dynamics components
• Mixing and applications: Develop, design, and optimize mixing technologies for food, beverage, dairy, and other liquid food applications
• Cross-Functional Integration: Bridge the gap between physical machinery and digital control by aligning process designs with automation and electrical requirements
• Digital Innovation: Explore, champion, and implement AI and machine learning concepts to optimize mixer functionality, predictive maintenance, and process efficiency
• Test and validation: Test and validation of prototypes and new design solutions
• Technical Support: Provide technical guidance and support to sales, project execution, manufacturing, service, and other internal stakeholders across global organizations, as well as directly to customers
• Mentorship: Guide junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence within the team

We believe you have

• Technical Elite: A proven expert in both mechanical design and process engineering, preferably within the hygienic or food processing industry
• Systems Thinker: Highly capable of understanding integration of automation and electrical systems into mechanical designs
• Future-Oriented: Passionate about digital transformation, with knowledge of or a strong interest in applying AI/ML to industrial processing
• Academic Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Product Development Experience: Several years of experience working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Developer, or in a similar engineering development role
• You are fluent in both written and spoken English

We are looking for a forward-thinking and passionate engineer who is driven by innovation and eager to shape the future of food processing technology. You combine strong technical expertise with curiosity, a growth mindset, and a desire to continuously learn and develop. By leveraging emerging digital technologies, data-driven insights, and advanced engineering tools, you will play a key role in creating cutting‑edge mixing solutions that help our customers succeed and drive sustainable value worldwide.

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

This job posting expires on 2026.10.06.

To know more about the position contact Hans Henrik Mortensen at [phone]

Questions about your application contact Martin Fosser at [phone]

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.

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