Senior Technical Specialist

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 an experienced Technical Specialist to provide technical leadership and solution expertise for cheese and dairy process engineering. In this role, you will support the Process Engineering team by driving the development and application of standardized engineering solutions and design concepts, providing technical reviews and guidance, and ensuring engineering solutions follow applicable standards, best practices, and proven design approaches. The Technical Specialist will work closely with Process Engineers, Engineering Managers, Business Stream experts, Product Owners, and other technical stakeholders to strengthen engineering quality, consistency, standardization, and efficiency across projects. This position is based in Winsted, MN. You may be required to travel 30 % of your time regionally / globally. What you will do As a Technical Specialist you will: Own and drive the development, maintenance, and implementation of standardized engineering solutions, design concepts, and templates. Support Process Engineers through technical reviews, coaching, and guidance on process design and solution development. Support 3D process design development through the effective use of engineering and modeling tools, helping translate process concepts into practical, optimized plant solutions. Promote standardized 3D design concepts and modeling practices that improve engineering efficiency, consistency, constructability, and design quality. Organize and lead technical design reviews to ensure solution quality, consistency, and compliance with engineering standards and guidelines. Identify opportunities to standardize proven project designs and develop repeatable engineering concepts for application across future projects. Support the implementation of standard solutions and proven design concepts throughout the engineering and project execution lifecycle. Provide technical leadership for complex or non-standard process engineering applications and support the resolution of technical challenges. Collaborate with global solution experts, Product Owners, and other technical stakeholders to align engineering solutions with available technologies, product strategies, and technical standards. Partner with the Pre-Project team to understand the CAPEX and OPEX of standard solutions and identify opportunities to improve technical and commercial competitiveness. Evaluate operating costs and total cost of ownership to support optimization of standard solutions and justify value-added options tailored to customer needs. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to collect and evaluate solution performance data, validate capabilities, and establish performance targets that demonstrate customer value. Lead and promote the application of Tetra Pak engineering standards, guidelines, Processing Engineering Concepts, and Reusable Design principles. Support technical risk assessments and engineering decisions for complex process solutions. Capture lessons learned from engineering and commissioning and incorporate them into standard solutions, design practices, templates, and engineering guidelines. Support capability development across Sales and the Cheese & Powder US Project Delivery team through technical mentoring, knowledge sharing, and adoption of proven engineering practices. Support commissioning and project teams when specialized technical expertise is required, using field experience to continuously improve engineering solutions and design practices. We believe you have A university degree in Process, Mechanical, Bioproducts, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, Food Science, or a related field. At least 15 years of experience in the food industry, preferably with significant experience in process engineering, dairy, cheese, or food processing applications. Strong leadership, communication, time management, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams and global organizations, drive alignment on common engineering standards, adapt solutions to project needs, and incorporate evolving technologies and industry trends. Proficiency in English. 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): $132,000 - $169,600 Short-term Incentive/Bonus (Variable Pay): Eligible to performance incentive of 18% of ABS Benefits: 401k company match, paid time off, paid holidays, Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Paid parental leave 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 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 https://jobs.tetrapak.com/ . This job posting expires on November 25, 2026 . 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.