Maintenance Engineer

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

Grow your skills. Expand your impact.

As a Maintenance Engineer at Tetra Pak, you’ll take on more responsibility in maintaining and troubleshooting Tetra Pak equipment. You’ll work closely with customers and internal teams, gaining valuable experience while helping ensure food safety and operational excellence.

As a part of our Customer Service Operations team, you will be first in the field to maintain food processing and packaging equipment at our customers’ facilities. As someone who prides themselves on getting to the root of the problem, you’ll be part of the mission to keep food production going for hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. Our equipment is a crucial part of the food processing and packaging industry. That’s why keeping it maintained to its optimum performance is a huge priority, not only for us but for our customers and the communities they serve.

This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career while helping us make an impact to be proud of —food, people, and the planet. This role is based in Germany and belongs to Tetra Pak Processing GmbH. As this is a customer-facing position, the successful candidate should be based in the greater area of Aachen.

What you will do

• Travel to customer sites mostly in Germany, occasionally in Switzerland and Austria
• Execute preventive maintenance and troubleshooting tasks of moderate complexity
• Use Tetra Pak Maintenance System (TPMS) tools to report and document service activities
• Interpret technical documentation and follow global procedures
• Represent Tetra Pak professionally and contribute ideas for improving customer operations and service delivery
  Maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Follow all safety protocols in accordance to OHS and Tetra Pak safety regulations and promote a safe working culture in the team

We believe you have

• A qualified technical education (e.g., Industrial Mechanic, Mechatronics Technician, or similar)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance or installation work
• Knowledge of ice cream techniques and technology as well as dairy technology would be an advantage
• Ability to travel up to 90% of the time
• Advanced German language skills and basic English skills (written and verbal)
• A customer-focused attitude and a drive to improve
• A growth mindset, indicating a willingness to learn and develop technical skills
• A proactive, safety-first approach

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.

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.