Application Engineer

Tetra Pak

  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • $70,100-90,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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 SummaryWe are seeking an Application Engineer to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the competitiveness of Tetra Pak's heat exchanger technology, with a focus on the U.S. and Canadian markets. This position is based in Vernon Hills, Illinois, and will involve close collaboration with customers and internal teams to support our current and future product portfolio.
You can expect to travel up to 25% of the time to customer sites across the region.What you will doAs an Application Engineer you will:
  • Deliver both sales and technical support to customers, sales partners, and internal teams.
  • Communicate directly with customers, sales channels, and engineering departments to assess and understand technical requirements.
  • Interpret and explain liquid food processing applications in relation to heat exchanger technologies.
  • Conduct testing of various liquid food products to evaluate viscosity and other physical characteristics.
  • Design and engineer heat exchangers using proprietary Tetra Pak software tools.
  • Develop and present technical proposals to end users and sales representatives.
  • Oversee equipment documentation and manage order processing workflows.
We believe you have
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience or knowledge in business development is a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Fluency in English is required
  • Additional language skills in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or French are considered an asset
Pay EquityTetra 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 overtime, annual performance bonus, competitive benefits, and work-related allowances.Annual Base Salary Range (ABS): $70,100.00- $90, 000.00.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, company credit card, 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 NowIf 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 .This job posting expires on August 25, 2025.If you have any questions about your application, please contact Jatwana Calhoun Brown.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.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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