Process Engineer & Technical Sales Support Intern

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.

 

Process Engineer & Technical Sales Support Intern

 

The Tetra Pak Internship Program is your pass to the professional world, offering you hands-on experience and valuable networking opportunities. You will experience real situations in the corporate world and develop on a personal and professional level. Upon joining our team, you will have the support of a network of colleagues and will be instructed and evaluated by a mentor, who will guide and accompany you in your day-to-day activities. In addition, we have an onboarding program designed to better prepare you to put your full potential into action.

 

We are offering two (2) different internships based in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Salary Range: $21-$24 / hour

 

The duration of the Internship Program depends on the position, as specified below.

 

Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas, relocation, or housing for these positions.
 

What you will do

 

Technical Sales Support Intern
Duration: May 19, 2025 - November 14, 2025
(Full-time from May 19 - August 15, then part-time max. 20 hours/week)

 

In this area, you will be responsible for the technical and commercial support including sales and marketing, project management, and technical support.

 

Your main activities will be:

 

• Support in calculations for sizing equipment properly
• Modify/develop marketing and communication material 
• Understand function of various food processing equipment
• Support sales team and portfolio managers

 

Suggested majors: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Food Science.

 

If you are outgoing and communicative, enjoy teamwork, are willing to represent Tetra Pak and have great knowledge of Excel and ppt, apply now!

 

Process Engineer Intern
Duration: May 19, 2025 - August 15, 2025 (40 hours/week)

 

The Process Engineer (PE) Intern will play an important role on the Tetra Pak Process Engineering team. You will perform engineering tasks associated with supporting the PE team with: 

 

• Quoting, designing, implementing, supporting and maintaining process systems in the liquid dairy, beverage, and food industry. T
• This may include support with Block Diagrams, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Equipment sizing and selection, quotations, skid design and inspection
• Customer support and troubleshooting
• Execution of startup and commissioning of systems/modules

 

You will have an opportunity to work with our team not only within the North America market area but also within the South America market area, support projects and learn about Tetra Pak tools.  

 

Suggested majors: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Science

 

If you have basic knowledge of AutoCAD or similar Process solution software, good organizational skills and are self-motivated, we’d love to hear from you!

We believe you have

 

• Bachelor studies in any of the majors mentioned in each opportunity, coursing your two (2) last years of university/college, and you are interested in taking your career to the next level these opportunities are for you.
• Have availability to work Full time during summer.

 

Steps of the process

 

• Application
• Video interview
• Final interview
• Offer letter
• Start on May 19, 2025

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

 

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