Senior Process Engineer A

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 project teams to deliver industry-leading solutions to our extensive customer base.

What you will do

• 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.

What 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.
• Able 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 location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

• Annual Base Salary Range (ABS): $103,800.00 USD – $133,300.00 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!

We Offer You

• 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

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.