Senior Process Engineer (with Food Processing experience)

Overview

Title: Senior Process Engineer (with Food Processing experience)

Location: Utrecht, NL

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

Make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable solutions for our customers. You’ll be responsible for the technical study and execution of projects, ensuring they meet both economic and technical performance standards. Working closely with Project Managers, Sales Engineers, and Automation Project Managers, you’ll be the trusted expert for technical solutions and process design. Your work will directly contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of our engineering methods.

This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a global impact in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Location and Terms

Location: Utrecht, Netherlands

Position Type: Full-time, hybrid (up to 50% remote)

Travel: Approx. 30% to customer sites (mainly within Benelux, sometimes in other countries in Europe)

What you will do

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will support project execution activities across the Benelux region, with occasional assignments in France or other countries in Europe. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering expert process engineering and technical support throughout the sales, design, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Designing and developing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and layout plans tailored to customer needs.
• Performing calculations for piping, pumps, and valves used in food processing, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Creating clear and comprehensive technical descriptions and functional process specifications.
• Preparing and maintaining detailed project documentation, including test specifications.
• Leading the CE marking process to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating with project teams and customers to plan engineering and commissioning activities effectively.
• Conducting on-site inspections, commissioning, and hygiene audits to uphold the highest quality standards.
• Updating process documentation to reflect changes made during commissioning.
• Contributing to commercial tenders and process design initiatives as needed.

We believe you have

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the Food & Beverage industry, ideally with a focus on liquid processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and cultures.
• Proficiency in standard office tools (e.g., Word, Excel), with a proactive approach to learning new systems.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and SAP is a plus.
• A strong drive to understand and apply technical and quality concepts related to Tetra Pak Processing activities.

Languages

• Fluency in English (minimum C1 level) is required.
• Knowledge of Dutch is a valuable asset.

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/ .

This job posting expires on 12 November 2025.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.

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