Future Talent - Process Engineer (Vernon Hills, IL, US) na Tetra Pak

Job Summary

These roles are part of our Future Talent Program Technical Track is a 18 months program that will develop your engineering skills in an accelerated process to become leading technical experts in different areas. Our company is committed to investing in developing capabilities, ensuring we have the people, processes and tools that are critical to achieving our strategy.
From day one you will be delivering results as a true team member following a development plan that is specifically designed for you and your position for you to grow into your future position. The plan will include a combination of project-rotations and work in your own department as well as formal training and mentorship. Work and meet with colleagues from all over the world and develop a network of future process engineers. This program will give you broad insight to the company, our culture and values. After the program ends you will have gained great experiences to help continue your exciting career within our company.
This position will be based in Vernon Hills, IL
You would be required to travel up to 50% of your time.
The program will begin either in February 2026 or July 2026, depending on your graduation date.
Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position. 
You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis. 

What you will do

As a Future Talent – Process Engineer you will: 

As process engineers, we develop and deliver technical solutions to our customers as part of the pre-projects and projects team. This is an opportunity to interface with our extensive customer base and provide industry-leading processing solutions. This opportunity offers unlimited career growth with an industry leader.
Your main activities will be:

• Support projects from a 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 full 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 but also utilize and collaborate with resources throughout the entire organization.
• Learning and applying technical knowledge on a local and international environment.

We believe you have

• Recent graduated of an Engineering degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Biochemical, Biotechnology, Food Engineering or Food Science, and you are interested in taking your career to the next level these opportunities are for you.
• AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.
• Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Have analytical and communication skills, taking initiative, team player, and willing to be part of this multicultural company.
• This position is for you that are continuously seeking to improve understanding of the market, welcome new challenges, and opportunities. If you are a team player, good at solving problems, and a fast learner.

Steps of the process

1. Application
2. Video interview
3. Virtual Interview
4. Assessment
5. Offer
6. Start on February 2026 

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. 
This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. The estimate displayed is just one component of Tetra Pak's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include annual performance bonus, competitive benefits, and work-related allowances. 

• Annual Base Salary Range (ABS): $58,700 – 78,000 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!