Future Talent -Maintenance Engineer Trainee

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Job Title: Future Talent -Maintenance Engineer Trainee

Job Location:

Denton, Texas United States

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect whats good - protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of peoples lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen.

Future Talent Program -Maintenance Engineer Trainee (East Coast)

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 the food, people and the planet.

This is a 24‑month technical development program focused on industrial maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning of food and beverage processing and packaging equipment at customer manufacturing sites.This role is designed for early‑career technical graduates from associate degree, certification, or hands‑on technical programs.

What you will do

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

• Perform preventive, corrective, and reliability‑focused maintenance
• Diagnose and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and automation faults
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities
• Interpret electrical schematics
• Use PLC software (e.g., Allen‑Bradley and Siemens) for diagnostics and functional checks
• Apply root cause analysis and continuous improvement practices
• Complete service documentation and maintenance records
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine safety, and site‑specific safety procedures
• Collaborate with experienced service engineers, technicians, and customer maintenance teams

We believe you have

Degrees and Certifications:

• Associate degrees
• Technical diplomas or certifications
• Trade, vocational, or military technical training programs

Relevant fields include (but are not limited to):

• Industrial Maintenance Technology
• Electromechanical Technology
• Automation and Control Systems
• Electrical or Mechanical Technology
• Mechatronics
• Diesel Technology
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance
• Industrial Robotics

Bachelor's degrees in engineering or related disciplines are welcome but not required.

Location & Travel Requirements

• Home‑based position
• Candidates must be located on or near the U.S. East Coast
• Primary customer support will focus on New York and surrounding regions
• Role requires up to 80% domestic travel to customer production facilities

Program Eligibility

• Graduation or expected graduation between 2023 and 2026
• Willingness to travel for on‑site customer support
• Valid U.S. driver's license required
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Career Progression

Upon successful completion of the 24‑month program, trainees are prepared to move into a field‑based service or maintenance engineering role, supporting customer equipment uptime, performance, and reliability.

Program Start Date

July 16, 2026

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 Paks 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

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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/.

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.

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