Commissioning Engineer Business Stream Cheese

Commissioning Engineer Business Stream Cheese
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Job Title:

Commissioning Engineer Business Stream Cheese

Job Location:

Heerenveen, Netherlands

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.

Job Summary   Tetra Pak, the global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, is seeking a dedicated and experienced  Commissioning engineer . This role involves overseeing the commissioning, troubleshooting and servicing of Tetra Pak Cheese equipment (it is also possible to support different segments within the Tetra Pak Food Solution) and systems at Customer sites all around the world, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The Commissioning engineer will manage commissioning of equipment (lines), maintain strong customer relationships, and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the commissioning process. This position requires strong automation skills, process skills, mechanical and electrical skills, hands-on experience, and a commitment to safety and quality.
Join Tetra Pak Business Stream Cheese and contribute to our mission of providing safe, innovative, and environmentally sound products to millions of people worldwide. Apply now to be a part of our dynamic and fast-paced “Installation and Commissioning BSC” team.
This is a global, project-based role involving extensive travel up to 85% yearly and close collaboration with Customers, project teams, and market organizations.
The preferred locations are  Heerenveen, The Netherlands or Olsztyn, Poland.
What you will do   You, as Commissioning engineer, will commission, start up, and troubleshoot cheese processing equipment and complete production lines at Customer sites worldwide, ensuring high product quality, yield, and operational efficiency. The role includes performing factory and delivery tests, supporting software testing, and fine-tuning automation and control systems. You will work hands-on with key cheese technologies such as milk treatment, coagulation, curd handling, whey separation, pressing, and forming, while collaborating closely with project and engineering teams.

As Tetra Pak’s on-site representative, you will also provide technical training and support to Customers, ensuring professional communication and successful project delivery.

Main responsibilities:

Executing preparation to commissioning activities (office or factory)
Executing commissioning and start-up, and performance validation of cheese processing equipment and full cheese production lines at Customer sites worldwide
Performing factory acceptance tests (FAT) and delivery testing in engineering workshops in cooperation with automation department
Troubleshooting and optimizing systems to ensure maximum efficiency, quality, and reliability
Supporting installation activities as commissioning engineer and ensuring systems meet process and safety requirements
Providing technical training and guidance to customers and local service teams
Acting as a technical expert on-site, representing Tetra Pak with professionalism and confidence
Contributing to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and competence development within the team
We believe you have    A bachelor’s degree and technical background in Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Food Engineering, or similar
Strong hands-on experience with industrial commissioning, start-up, or field service
Knowledge of process automation systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell or Schneider etc.)
Experience in dairy or cheese processing is a strong advantage
Fluency in English (written and spoken)
A valid driving license
You are a proactive and independent professional with:
A strong sense of ownership and responsibility
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
The ability to adapt quickly in dynamic, international environments
Strong communication…