Internship: Processing Engineering / Upgrades Project Engineering

Tetra Pak; Cuautitlán; On-site; MXN 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Cuautitlán, México offers an Internship in Processing Engineering and Upgrades Project Engineering. You will gain hands-on experience on tooling, documentation, and collaboration with engineering teams; the program runs Jan–Dec 2027 with 6-hour days, 8:00–14:00.

Pursuing chemical, process, mechanical, or food engineering, you’ll help finalize tools, standardize templates, and create quick-reference guides for Processing Upgrades Mexico and C&C Center.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant engineering degree.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• English proficiency and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Enhance process tools by finalizing the project-hours calculation tool.
• Standardize project knowledge with calculation methodologies and templates.
• Develop process docs and quick-reference guides for Mexico and C&C Center.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify process improvements.
• Perform basic to mid-size engineering calculations using toolbox for equipment sizing.
• Create structured documentation and templates for Processing Upgrades Mexico.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

English Advanced

English Intermediate

Education

Bachelor studies in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, or Food Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Internship: Processing Engineering / Upgrades Project Engineering

Job Location: Cuautitlan, 54715 Mexico

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.

Internship Program 2027

As part of the Tetra Pak Internship Program, you'll gain hands‑on experience through meaningful projects that contribute to our purpose of making food safe and available, everywhere. From day one, you'll be empowered to apply your knowledge, share your ideas, and collaborate with colleagues in an innovative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives.

You'll be supported by a dedicated mentor, a strong professional network, and a structured onboarding program designed to help you succeed. Through continuous learning and real‑world experience, you'll develop valuable skills, grow both personally and professionally, and discover the impact you can make as part of a global organization committed to protecting food, people, and the planet.

The position will be based in Cuautitlán - México.

Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position.

What You Will Do

• Enhance engineering process tools by supporting the finalization, optimization, and documentation of the project‑hours calculation tool.
• Standardize project knowledge through the organization of calculation methodologies, consolidation of engineering templates, and creation of structured documentation based on recent project learnings.
• Develop and maintain process documentation by creating quick‑reference guides, best practices, and standardized resources for the Mexico and C&C Project Center.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to knowledge‑sharing initiatives across projects.
• Bachelor Studies in progress: Chemical, Process, Mechanical, or Food Engineering or relevant fields.
• Desirable Skills / Knowledge:
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD
• Previous internships in engineering will be a plus.
• Proactive, disciplined and self‑organized.
• English Advanced – Can communicate fluently, with strong skills in both written and spoken English.

As An Upgrades Project Engineering Intern, You Will

• Use internally developed toolboxes to do basic and middle size engineering calculations to determine/validate motors, pumps, valves and piping sizes related to liquid food processing machines, to be able to quote projects accurately. Visits to selected customers are expected to gain deeper knowledge.
• Validation and Creation of structured documentation and engineering templates to deliver to customers, based on previous project learnings.
• Develop and maintain projects documentation by creating quick‑reference guides, best practices, and standardized templates for Processing Upgrades Mexico.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to knowledge‑sharing initiatives across projects.
• Bachelor Studies in progress: Chemical, Process, Mechanical, or Food Engineering or relevant fields.
• Desirable Skills / Knowledge:
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Basic knowledge of Power BI. SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence and automation tools is a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• English Intermediate – Can hold basic conversations and has strong reading and writing skills.

We believe you have

• Studies in progress in one of the specialties recommended for the position selected.
• Graduation expected: December 2027 or afterwards.
• Availability to work and commute to our site 6 hours per day, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 2 pm, during the full internship program.
• Availability for internship: January 18 to December 13, 2027

If all requirements are met prior, we will be happy to move forward with your application.

Steps Of The Process

• Application review (August 31 – September 25)
• Video interview (September 7 – October 16)
• Interview (October 19 – October 30)
• Admission (November 2 – November 27)
• Start Date January 18, 2027.

These are only estimated dates for the communication we will have with each candidate.

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 November 13, 2026.

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.