Process Engineer

Tetra Pak; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Health insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Tetra Pak is seeking a Process Engineer to design and implement process and application solutions, interfacing with customers and partners. The role involves global travel up to 35% and reports to the Automation Manager, based on-site in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Applicants must be work authorized in the United States with no sponsorship needed. Relocation is not offered. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity supporting diverse projects within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Several years of engineering experience on projects/products.
• Strong technical skills in installation needs and customer operations at site.
• Solid understanding of process technology and standards/guidelines.
• Knowledge of membrane filtration and related equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning automation and project teams, resolving issues with field engineers.
• Guide projects from conceptual development through implementation to operation.
• Apply standards for equipment installation, automation, instrumentation, and start-up.
• Collaborate in multi-project environments across global teams.
• Ensure technical solutions meet quality and food safety, aligning with customer needs.

Skills

Automation expertise

Project experience

Customer operations at site

Process technology knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Membrane Filtration Equipment

Automation control systems

Job description

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 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. Therefore, the job offers the possibility to travel globally up to 35% of your time. This position will report to the Automation Manager.

You will be based on-site in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Tetra Pak is not considering applicants (Internal or External) who require International relocation to the United States.

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

You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis.

What you will do

As a Process Engineer you will:

• Support Commissioning Automation and Commercial Project Teams, including issue resolution in cooperation with field service engineers and other stakeholders.
• Supporting projects from a conceptual development phase (sales) through implementation to start of commercial operation.
• Utilize your experience with industry standards for equipment and the installation thereof, strong understanding of automation control application, instrumentation applications, start-up/commissioning of systems, Customer Satisfaction.
• Working in a multi-project environment where the role adapts to the needs of each individual project.
• Act with full responsibility for technical solutions and quality aspects of project performance and food safety, 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.
• Give direction Automation Engineers on proper sequencing of Membrane Filtration Equipment and create Function Descriptions
• Assist in process and yield optimization for Membrane Filtration Equipment

We believe you have

Many years as Engineer (or similar) to develop expertise on Projects / Products knowledge
Demonstrate excellent technical skills,very good knowledge in installation needs and customer operations at site.
Demonstrate good knowledge of Process technology
Excellent knowledge and be part of developing necessary standards, guidelines, tools and methods for Process design.
Very Good understanding of product portfolio and its functionality.

Pay Equity

Tetra Pak provides the following compensation range that in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the positionacross all US locations. Ranges are determined by role, level and location. Within the range, individual pay is defined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education ortraining.

This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. The estimate displayed is just one component of Tetra Pak's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include annual performance bonus, competitive benefits,and work-related allowances.

• Annual Base Salary Range (ABS): $86,700.00 – $123,800.00USD
• Short-term Incentive/Bonus (Variable Pay): Eligible to performance incentive of 10% of ABS
• Benefits: 401k company match, paid time off, paid holidays, Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Paid parental leave and much more!

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 October 14, 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.