Maintenance Engineer Processing

Tetra Pak; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - USD 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food packaging company seeks a Maintenance Engineer to maintain food processing equipment. The role involves traveling to customer sites mainly in Southern Germany and executing maintenance tasks. This position requires a technical diploma, ability to travel up to 90%, and advanced German skills. Join a diverse team committed to protecting what’s good for food, people, and the planet. The job offers competitive compensation, development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Development and training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Market competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical training required.
• Up to 1 year experience in maintenance or installation work.
• Ability to travel up to 90% of the time.
• Valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive maintenance and installation tasks.
• Travel to customer sites in Germany and Austria.
• Use TPMS tools to document service activities.
• Interpret technical documentation following global procedures.

Skills

Maintenance work

Installation work

Customer focus

Advanced German

Basic English

Education

High school, vocational school or technical diploma

Tools

Tetra Pak Maintenance System (TPMS)

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

As a Maintenance Engineer at Tetra Pak, you’ll take on more responsibility in maintaining and installing 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.

What you will do

• Travel to customer sites: mainly South – Germany, occasionally Austria + other parts of Germany
• Execute preventive maintenance and installation 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 high school, vocational school or technical diploma with hands-on technical training
• Up to 1 year of experience in maintenance or installation work
• Ability to travel up to 90% of the time
• Advanced German skills + Basic English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Valid driving licence
• 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 at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.

This job posting expires on 11th November 2025.

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.