Senior Process Engineer

Tetra Pak; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Pak is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to design and implement process solutions as part of their pre-projects and projects team. Based in Vernon Hills, IL, this role involves collaborating with customers and colleagues globally while ensuring high-quality project outcomes. With a focus on food safety and sustainability, the position offers substantial career growth opportunities and competitive compensation.

Benefits

401k company match

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in related activities.
• Experience in food & dairy system design a plus.
• Process Design knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from conceptual development through implementation.
• Provide sales support with technical presentations.
• Conduct quotation development for systems/modules.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Food Science Engineering or Bioproducts Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

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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.

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer that will focus on designing and implementing process solutions for small to large as part of the pre-projects and projects team. 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.
The position is based in Vernon Hills, IL
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

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will:

• Support projects from a 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 full 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 in close cooperation with Plant Integration team in each of the market companies.
• Work with customers and colleagues in an international environment, but also utilize and collaborate with resources throughout the entire organization.
• Conduct / support quotation development in conjunction with the project manager and account managers for systems/modules.
• Estimate equipment costs. Source and price equipment/services in coordination with the project manager.
• Provide sales support by giving technical presentations.
• Understand and utilization of Plant Integration business process, organization, task, cost and quality.
• Plan and structure utilizing resources for driving & follow-up of meeting deadlines and objectives.
• Work with MS Project and Plant Engineering on problem solving of cross functional, thermodynamics, flow dynamics, production planning as it relates directly to the sizing of equipment and system solutions, 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 and Customer Satisfaction.
• Solve technical and "soft" problems, collect info/data and consolidate in a structured way.
• Offer alternatives in costs risks and think outside the box.
• Maintain record of problems & solutions.
• Through teamwork communicate ideas clearly, concisely and effectively and clarify purpose, importance and stress major points.
• Continuously seek to improve understanding of the market and welcome new challenges and opportunities.
• Regulatory experience/awareness with CFIA, APPS, TSSA, 3A, CSA, FDA, OSHA, etc.

We believe you have

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Food Science Engineering or Bioproducts Engineering required.
• 5+years’ experience in related activities. Experience in food & dairy system design a plus.
• Proficient with MSOffice (MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) AutoCAD.
• Process Design knowledge required.
• Ability to read and understand a process and instrumentation diagram (PID) required.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to plan, delegate, and multi-task.
• Quality-focused.

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): $83,700.00 – $131,500.00 USD
• 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

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/ .

This job posting expires on June 23, 2025.

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.

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.