Process Engineer

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 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.

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.
• Support 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.
• Work 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 be 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.
• 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.

• BS in Chemical, Food Science Engineering or Bioproducts Engineering required. Experience may be considered in lieu of a 5-year degree.
• Proven process engineering experience ideally within the dairy or beverage industry, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum 3+ 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 read and understand a process and instrumentation diagram (PID).

Tetra Pak provides the following compensation range that in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position across 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 or training. 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): $72,500.00 – $ 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!

• 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

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This job posting expires on February 22, 2026
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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.

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