Process Engineer

Tetra Pak; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a Process Engineer to design and implement innovative process solutions for a wide range of projects. You will work closely with both our pre-projects and projects teams to deliver industry-leading solutions to our extensive customer base.

This is an exciting opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment. You will interface with clients, advance your career within a global leader, and travel up to 35% of your time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science Engineering, or Bioproducts Engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience in Food and Beverage; dairy experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong knowledge in Process Design.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional people skills with the ability to communicate and present effectively.
• Quality-focused with a commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from conceptual development (sales) through implementation to start of commercial operation.
• Work in a multi-project environment adapting to each project's needs.
• Ensure technical solutions and quality while aligning with customer needs.
• Collaborate with customers and colleagues in an international environment.
• Contribute to quotation development with pre-project manager and account managers.
• Estimate equipment costs and coordinate sourcing with the pre-project manager.
• Develop understanding of requirements for process engineering in dairy facilities, including P&IDs, layouts, and utilities.
• Develop knowledge of automation controls, instrumentation, and startup/commissioning.

Skills

Process design

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Bioproducts Engineering or Food Science Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

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

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our Vernon Hills Process Engineering team. As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and implementing innovative process solutions for a wide range of projects, from small-scale to large-scale initiatives. You’ll work closely with both our pre-projects and projects teams to deliver industry-leading solutions to our extensive customer base.

This is an exciting opportunity for professional growth and development in a dynamic environment. At Vernon Hills, you’ll have the chance to interface with a variety of clients while advancing your career with an industry leader.

The position is based in Vernon Hills, IL.

You will be travelling up to 35% of your time.

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.

What you will do

As a Process Engineer B you will:

• Support projects from conceptual development phase (sales) through implementation to start of commercial operation.
• Work in a multi-project environment where the role adapts to the needs of each individual project.
• Act with responsibility for technical solution and quality aspects of project performance, while securing project management buy in and being aligned with a focus on customer needs and satisfaction.
• Work with customers and colleagues in an international environment. Collaborate with resources throughout the entire organization.
• Conduct / support quotation development in conjunction with the pre-project manager and account managers for systems/modules.
• Estimate equipment costs. Source and price equipment/services in coordination with the pre-project manager.
• Develop understanding of what is required for project engineering commercial food processing production facilities. Including the use of problem solving, thermodynamics, flow dynamics, mass balance, process timing schedule, block flow diagrams, P&IDs, layouts, and utility consumption estimates.
• Develop a strong understanding of automation control applications, instrumentation applications, & start-up/commissioning of systems
• Develop technical and "soft" problem solving skills.
• Collect information & data for performance testing and trouble shooting.
• Develop knowledge on regulatory compliance in the dairy industry including USDA, 3A, and the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance

We believe you have

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science Engineering, or Bioproducts Engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience in Food and Beverage. Experience in dairy is considered a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong knowledge in Process Design.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Exceptional people skills, with the ability to communicate and present effectively
• Quality-focused with a commitment to delivering high standards

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): $60,600 - $77,800
• 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 26, 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.