Commissioning Engineer (Champlin, MN, US)

Job Summary

We’re seeking for a skilled and motivated Commissioning Engineer to play a key role in ensuring our membrane filtration systems deliver exceptional performance. In this position, you’ll work directly with customers and collaborate across all levels of the organization, making a real impact on our service quality and customer satisfaction.
As a vital part of our team, you’ll be responsible for the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of our equipment. This includes executing preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinating short-term planning, and troubleshooting control systems. You’ll serve as the primary point of contact on-site, ensuring smooth operations and outstanding support during commissioning activities.
At Tetra Pak, we deliver tailored process solutions that are customized to each customer and product—meaning your work will always be varied, challenging, and rewarding. Our team thrives on being open-minded, self-driven, adaptable, and ready to rise to the occasion in competitive environments.
The position is based in Brooklyn Park, MN.
You will be travelling 50% of your time to our customer sites within the Americas Region.
Tetra Pak is not considering applicants (Internal or External) who require International relocation to the United States.  
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 Commissioning Engineer you will: 

• 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.

We believe you have

• 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 is highly desirable.
• 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 is required.

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): $70,000 USD - $100,100 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!