Commissioning Engineer

About the Role

Commissioning Engineer to install, commission, and maintain membrane filtration systems, working directly with customers to ensure peak performance, safety, and service quality. You will be on-site, collaborating across teams, with up to 50% travel across the Americas.

What You'll Do

• Support the preparation of customer sites for installation and commissioning of processing equipment.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to prepare materials for plant start-up, handover, and commissioning activities.

• Independently or collaboratively start up membrane filtration equipment to ensure smooth operation and performance.

• Conduct commissioning and troubleshooting at customer sites, and provide detailed commissioning reports and feedback to sales, project, and development teams.

• Take part in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and I/O testing, often alongside customers at the workshop.

• Train customer operators in the operation and oversight of cheese processing equipment.

• Provide occasional support to internal teams, including assisting with sales efforts, addressing customer claims, contributing to product improvements and development, and participating in on-site audits.

• Ensure all equipment operates to specification and capacity, making mechanical adjustments as needed to enhance performance and meet customer expectations.

• Perform all duties in strict alignment with Tetra Pak and customer safety standards, ensuring compliance with product quality and food safety requirements.

• What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Dairy Technology, Automation, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering.

• Experience in the dairy or food industry is a plus, with a focus on equipment installation, maintenance, and/or commissioning.

• Basic understanding of PLC programming, ideally with experience on Siemens or Allen-Bradley platforms.

• Experience with FactoryTalk View SE HMI development is preferred.

• Familiarity with Virtual Machines and VMware is a plus.

• Strong background in electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Prior experience in the food industry with a working knowledge of fluid dynamics and heat transfer is a plus.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• A collaborative team player with a strong ability to work across departments and functions.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% to customer sites across the U.S. and Canada for equipment start-up and commissioning.

• Fluent English proficiency.

• Work authorization in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future; agency relocation or visa sponsorship not provided.

• Nice to Have

• Dairy industry experience.

• Additional experience with Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI integration.

• Familiarity with food safety and regulatory requirements.

• Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Base Salary Range: $70,000 — $100,100 USD.

• Short-term Incentive/Bonus: 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 more.

• Additional: Annual performance bonus, flexible working arrangements, and a global, innovative culture.

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental at Tetra Pak. We welcome applicants who bring diverse perspectives to our mission to protect what’s good: food, people, and the planet.