Senior Process Engineer

Tetra Pak; Cuautitlán Izcalli; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Pak en Cuautitlán Izcalli, México, busca un Ingeniero de Procesos Senior para diseñar e implementar soluciones de proceso y aplicación. Interactuarás con una amplia base de clientes y tendrás oportunidades de desarrollo profesional en una empresa líder del sector.

El candidato trabajará en proyectos con clientes y socios internos, viajará hasta un 35% y contará con apoyo para visas o relocación. Se requieren >7 años en ingeniería de procesos en alimentos y experiencia en CAD/automatización.

Qualifications

• Grado en ingeniería química, de alimentos, bioquímica o similar.
• Mínimo 7 años de experiencia en ingeniería de procesos en alimentos/planta.
• Deseable experiencia en la industria láctea, bebidas o farmacéutica.
• Conocimiento de diseño de procesos, piping y automatización básica.

Responsibilities

• Apoyar al equipo de ventas y proyectos, resolviendo incidencias con servicio técnico.
• Dirigir proyectos desde concepto (ventas) hasta puesta en marcha.
• Trabajar en entorno multi-proyecto y adaptar el rol a cada proyecto.
• Aplicar normas de procesos, tuberías y control de automatización; asegurar calidad y seguridad alimentaria.
• Colaborar con Plant Integration y equipos internacionales; desarrollar experiencia regulatoria (FDA/OSHA).

Skills

Process design

Project execution

Automation control

PID diagrams

Communication

Education

Bachillerato en Ingeniería Química/Alimentos o afín

Tools

AutoCAD

Hexagon SSP

SAP

Microsoft Planview

Job description

Senior Process Engineer

Empresa : Tetra Pak Tipo de empleo : Tiempo completo Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico

Descripción del trabajo - Senior Process Engineer

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

The Senior Process Engineer will focus on designing and implementing process and application solutions. This is an opportunity to interface with our extensive customer base and provide industry-leading processing solutions. This opportunity offers unlimited career growth with an industry leader. Development projects will be executed together with customers and business partners as well as internally in Tetra Pak.

The position is based in Cuautitlan, Izcalli, Mexico. You may be required to travel 35% of your time regionally / globally. Tetra Pak is sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position.

What you will do

• Support Technical Sales and Commercial Project Teams, including issue resolution in cooperation with field service engineers and other stakeholders.
• Be supporting projects from a conceptual development phase (sales) through implementation to start of commercial operation. You will also participate in the development of automation solutions for full manufacturing operations.
• Working in a multi-project environment where the role adapts to the needs of each individual project.
• Utilize your experience with industry standards for process piping, equipment and the installation thereof, strong understanding of automation control application, instrumentation applications, start-up/commissioning of systems, Customer Satisfaction.
• Act with full responsibility for technical solution and quality aspects of project performance and food safety, while securing project management buy in and being aligned with a focus on customer needs and satisfaction.
• Working in close cooperation with Plant Integration team in each of the market companies.
• Working with customers and colleagues in an international environment, but also utilize and collaborate with resources throughout the entire organization.
• Develop regulatory experience/awareness with FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and OHS (Ocuppational, Health & Safety)

We believe you have

• Bachelor´s Degree in Chemical, Food Science Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or related careers with focus in process design and projects implementation required. Experience may be considered in lieu of 5-year degree.
• Experience in food & dairy processes. Experience in commissioning, maintenance or start-ups as a plus.
• Proven process engineering experience ideally within the dairy or beverage industry, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum 7+ years of previous experience in food and plant engineering delivering process solutions.
• Strong communication, planning and leadership skills, able to solve problems consistently.
• Ability to draw, read and understand a process and instrumentation diagram (PID). AutoCAD and drawing platform intermediate knowledge are a must.
• Dairy, Carbonated Beverage and Powder Handling process design knowledge.
• Functional Engineering Competence (pre-automation specs, programming and automations basics) as strong plus.
• Hexagon SSP, SAP and Microsoft Planview knowledge as a plus.

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 September 18, 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.