Process Engineer

Tetra Pak•Denton, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer designs and implements process and application solutions, with a focus on filtration systems. The role works with customers, business partners, and internal teams on development projects and provides technical support throughout the project lifecycle. It is based on-site in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and may require global travel up to 35% of the time. The position reports to the Automation Manager. The engineer clarifies and validates technical requirements, develops and maintains P&IDs and utility calculations, assesses existing customer systems, and supports commissioning and startup. The role also contributes to product development and continuous improvement, collaborates with global Plant Integration teams, and takes ownership of solution quality, project performance, food safety compliance, and customer satisfaction. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Tetra Pak is not offering relocation for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
At least 3 years of experience in food and plant engineering delivering process solutions.
Ability to draw, read, and understand a process and instrumentation diagram (PID).
Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD and drawing platforms.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize process equipment and systems.
Excellent communication, planning, and leadership skills, including the ability to solve complex problems and drive results collaboratively.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively with cross-functional teams, and support successful project execution.
Authorization to work full-time in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Hexagon SSP, SAP, and Microsoft Planview.
Experience in process engineering and field implementation in dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
Prior experience in food processing, plant engineering, and delivering process solutions.

Responsibilities

Clarify and validate technical requirements for filtration process system solutions after project award.
Develop and maintain Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using AutoCAD.
Calculate and compile utility requirements, including water, steam, cooling, compressed air, and power.
Update P&IDs and utility calculations as project requirements change.
Visit customer sites to assess and document existing filtration systems for expansion, retrofit, and upgrade projects.
Provide on-site commissioning support and technical guidance during startup and transition to commercial operation.
Contribute to developing, maintaining, and improving internal engineering tools, standards, and design practices.
Lead or participate in product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Plant Integration teams across global market companies to support project execution.
Partner with customers and cross-functional teams in an international environment.
Own technical solution quality, project performance, food safety compliance, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage changing priorities and responsibilities in a dynamic, multi-project environment.
Apply knowledge of industry equipment standards, system installation, fluid handling and mechanics, instrumentation, startup, commissioning, and customer-focused solution delivery.