Job Description

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

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer who will develop technical solutions for our customers’ needs and to work independently in smaller-medium sized projects and/or be part of larger project teams within the Project Centre. In this role, you will be an expert responsible for technical solutions in the liquid food industry. You will be based in  Tokyo, Japan .

What you will do

• Being the expert in liquid food industry solutions (dairy, beverage, prepared food etc)
• Technical Project Leader for L1-L3 pre-projects, from order of magnitude to firm quotation.
• Responsible for developing and refining the technical solution that meets the customer's requirements and needs.
• Directly or indirectly creating the design documentation for the technical solution.
• Preparation of Model documents for quotation.
• Liaising with Business Streams to develop quotations for branded equipment.
• To actively participate in hygienic risk assessments, equipment safety risk assessments and project risk assessments.
• Handle the design specification, dimensioning and arrangement of process equipment and solutions
• Defining line functionality, preparing Technical Descriptions and Process Functional Specifications
• To estimate the engineering and commissioning activity costs to implement the project.
• To prepare requests for quotation for mechanical completion work and collaborate with the supplier management team.
• To work closely with the implementation team to ensure a smooth hand-over.
• Drive technical discussions with customer and or suppliers.
• Supporting less experienced colleagues.
• Promote the use of reuseable design and Tetra Pak's preferred design tools.
• Representing the company in front of our customers and show the value we can bring to them.

We believe you have

This position requires a strong technical focus balanced with advanced client relations & communications skills.

We believe you have: 

• • Strong drive for results, an analytic mindset, and can find common solutions
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to create and maintain relationships are required, as the work includes close contact with customers, suppliers, and colleagues
  • You can structure your work efficiently to deliver accurate and timely results
  • You are a leader in your field with a positive and inspiring approach, and motivating and coaching are something you enjoy
  • You have extensive knowledge of food safety & hygienic design, food industry standards, practices, and regulations
  • The experience to estimate cost or effort to complete tasks and confidence working with pre-projects that have a high degree of uncertainty.
  • Good knowledge of current legislation affecting process solutions, contractual and commercial awareness
  • You have gained at least 7 years of experience in Engineering or Food technology, particularly with experience in liquid process industries
  • University degree in Process Engineering, Food Technology, Chemical Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or similar
  • CAD 2D/3D skills are an advantage, especially Plant3D.
  • Good spoken and written English, business Japanese is an advantage

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 . 

This job posting expires on 30/09/2025.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Shun Aoki .

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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