Global Filtration Process Engineer | Travel up to 35%

Tetra Pak; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Pak is seeking a Process Engineer to design and implement filtration process solutions, interfacing with our global customer base and internal teams. The role involves extensive work on P&IDs, utility calculations, and on-site commissioning, with travel up to 35% and reporting to the Automation Manager.

The position is on-site in Brooklyn Park, MN. Travel and collaboration across locations are integral to delivering robust processing solutions while ensuring food safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in food and plant engineering delivering process solutions.
• Ability to read and interpret PID; AutoCAD proficiency.
• Hexagon SSP, SAP and Planview knowledge a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize process equipment and systems.
• Experience in dairy/beverage/pharma or other regulated manufacturing industries preferred.
• Prior experience in food processing and plant engineering is desirable.
• Excellent communication, planning, and leadership skills with ability to drive results in a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Clarify and validate technical requirements for filtration process solutions after project award.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs using AutoCAD to define filtration system designs.
• Calculate and document utility requirements (water, steam, cooling, compressed air, power).
• Update P&IDs and utility calculations as project needs evolve.
• Conduct site visits to assess existing filtration systems for expansion or upgrade.
• Provide on-site commissioning support during startup and transition to operations.
• Contribute to internal tools, standards, and design practices; lead or participate in development initiatives.
• Collaborate with Plant Integration teams globally to ensure successful project execution.
• Partner with customers and cross-functional teams in an international environment.
• Own technical solution quality, project performance, food safety compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Thrive in multi-project environment, adjusting priorities as needed.
• Apply industry equipment standards and startup activities to delivery.

Skills

PID diagrams

AutoCAD

Process engineering

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Hexagon SSP

SAP

Planview

Job description

Tetra Pak is seeking a Process Engineer to design and implement filtration process solutions, interfacing with our global customer base and internal teams. The role involves extensive work on P&IDs, utility calculations, and on-site commissioning, with travel up to 35% and reporting to the Automation Manager.

The position is on-site in Brooklyn Park, MN. Travel and collaboration across locations are integral to delivering robust processing solutions while ensuring food safety and compliance.