Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer A

Job Location:

Vernon Hills, Illinois United States

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 Senior Process Engineer A, 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 Winsted, 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 considering applicants (Internal or External) who require International relocation to the United States. Tetra Pak is 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 Senior Process Engineer A 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. 7+ 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.

Ability to plan, delegate, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 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 position across all US locations. Ranges are determined by role, level and location. Within the range, individual pay is defined by work…