Future Talent -Maintenance Engineer Trainee

Tetra Pak
Vernon Hills, IL

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.

Future Talent Program –Maintenance Engineer Trainee

On the Service Delivery Track of our Future Talent Programme, your work goes beyond borders and makes a difference to communities worldwide. Our presence across the globe puts new projects and innovations in your reach, all with freedom to learn, grow and develop.

It’s opportunities like this that give your career the head start it deserves.

Join us and make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

At Tetra Pak, you will have the freedom to use your expertise and deliver world-class services and solutions that make a real difference. As part of our Future Talent Program – Service Delivery Track, a 24-month journey crafted to help you unlock your potential and make a meaningful impact.

This program will develop your hands-on skills in an accelerated way to become a technical expert in Services, which is the area in charge of the maintenance, troubleshooting, installations and commissioning of Tetra Pak’s machines that are in our customers’ facilities. As a valued team member, you’ll follow a development plan tailored to your role, filled with learning experiences on the Tetra Pak production lines installed in our customers’ factories.

As a Future Talent – CSO Trainee, you will learn how to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, support equipment installations, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to performance validation and continuous improvement. Through project rotations and on-site assignments, you’ll gain hands-on experience with technologies across electrical, mechanical and automation domains, working on Filling Equipment, Distribution Equipment, Processing Systems and Components. You’ll also collaborate closely with customers, learning how their operations run and supporting them in areas such as calibrations, equipment assessment and service delivery in the Food and Beverage industry.

By the end of the program, you’ll be ready to take on a field-based engineering role, equipped with the technical depth, customer focus and problem-solving mindset needed to deliver high-quality service and build strong relationships with our clients. This is your opportunity to grow with purpose and make a lasting impact.

We are looking for recent grads that are highly driven, have an innovative mindset, an aptitude for problem solving, passion in applying theoretical knowledge to real challenges, strong communication skills and are true team players that enjoy working with people from various cultures.

No matter what you do, you play a part in achieving our purpose. We commit to making food safe and available everywhere, and we promise to protect what’s good: food, people, and the planet. As you advance your skills in an environment where you’ll truly feel supported, you’ll gain broad insights into our company, our culture, and our values.

Join us, and make an impact to be proud of.

The program starts on July 16, 2026.

This is a remote position that requires travel to customer sites across the United States.

You may be required to travel 80% sites of your time domestically to customers sites.

Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position.

What you will do

As a Future Talent - CSO Trainee, you will learn to:

  • Deliver efficient support to our customers in the form of programming, commissioning and troubleshooting.
  • Perform improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance and reliability.
  • Lead the prioritization of issues and report & document the results using standardized tools.
  • Apply maintenance concepts and tactics across different technologies and equipment types.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to solve technical challenges and enhance service delivery.
  • Ensure compliance and alignment with occupational health and safety (OHS) standards.
  • Develop hands-on experience with a wide range of technologies and customer environments, setting the foundation for a successful career in Service Delivery.

We believe you have

  • A technical or technological degree (or engineering degree) in Mechatronics, Instrumentation and Control, Automation, Electronics, Industrial Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical or related fields.
  • Graduation or expected graduation between December 2023 and February 2026.
  • Intermediate English communication skills.
  • Willingness and availability to travel frequently for on-site assignments and customer support.
  • A strong desire to build a hands-on career in a field-based engineering role.
  • Passion for learning, problem solving, and applying theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges.
  • A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and commitment to excellence.
  • Basic knowledge in mechanical systems, electrical components, pneumatics and hydraulics (desirable).
  • A valid driver's license is required for extensive travel to customer sites by car and air.
  • Previous internships or academic projects involving PLC programming (Allen Bradley or Siemens), industrial networks or equipment troubleshooting (a plus).
  • Awareness of safety standards and a strong commitment to working in a safe and responsible manner.

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): $54,000.00– $62,500.00.
  • 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, company credit card, 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 .

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.

Posted 2026-03-27

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