Maintenance Engineer I

Maintenance Engineer I

Job Location: Denton, Texas United States

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. Do you take pride in working with your hands and tackling mechanical challenges? Whether you're beginning your career or transitioning from automotive, diesel, HVAC, or heavy equipment repair, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a stable, global industry. 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 deepen your technical expertise and make an impact you can be proud offor food, people, and the planet - all within a homebased role in the United States, with travel to customer sites across the country.

What You Will Do:

• Travel to customer sites to:
• Perform preventive maintenance and installation tasks of moderate complexity
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues
• 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 share ideas for improving customer operations
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow all safety protocols

What We Believe You Have:

• Requires foundational, mechanical or electrical experience, supported by a high school diploma or technical/vocational program.
• This role is designed for early?career technicians and individuals exploring a new technical career path.
• Practical experience performing maintenance and repairs across multiple areas, including automotive systems, diesel engines, HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, and material handling equipment.
• Experience with PLC, automation, processing, and packaging systems is a plus.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs to minimize downtime.
• Ability to travel and work within the United States for up to 25 days per month (non?consecutive), including occasional weekends.
• A valid driver's license is required for extensive travel to customer sites by car and air.
• You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Basic English communication skills (written and verbal) preferred.
• A customer-focused attitude and a drive to improve.
• A growth mindset and willingness to learn food industry equipment.
• A proactive, safety-first approach.

Why Join Us?

• Career Change Friendly: Apply your mechanical expertise and gain hands-on experience in a new dynamic industry
• Supported to Grow: Structured training and real-world challenges
• Empowered to Deliver: Build strong customer relationships and take ownership of your work
• Global Stability: Be part of a worldwide team with lifelong learning opportunities
• 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): $54,300.00 $66, 200.00. 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