Process Engineer B

Tetra Pak•Vernon Hills, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science Engineering, or Bioproducts Engineering.
2-3 years of experience in Food and Beverage.
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in dairy is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

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