Project Engineer - Powder Handling

Job Description

Job Summary

Tetra Pak Food Solutions - Powder is seeking a proactive Project Engineer – Powder Handling to join our Hamilton, NZ team. If you're a self-starter with exceptional communication skills and expertise in the field, we’d love to hear from you!

What You Will Do

Join our dynamic Powder Handling team and be at the heart of innovative projects! As a key player, you'll focus on drafting and design, implementation and commissioining working closely with clients to develop and refine concept designs while managing budget estimates for our Powder Handling projects.

Your role will involve creating detailed mechanical engineering designs for milk powder projects, including P&IDs, fabrication, layout, and mechanical drawings. You'll also be responsible for preparing as-built drawings and technical documentation.

With a large proportion of off shore projects this position offers hands-on involvement in project installation,commissioning and validation with opportunities to travel and see your designs come to life. If you’re a detail-oriented professional with a passion for drafting and engineering, we’d love to have you on our team!

Profile Description

We believe you have

Expertise in Powder Food Process Design

Process Equipment & Machinery Design Knowledge

Functional Specifications Writing Experience

Flow Element Sizing Skills (Pumps,Blowers, valves, pneumatic transport lines)

Cost Management Awareness (SAP)

Technical & Installation Expertise

Project Management & Autonomous Work Ethic

Hands-on Project Implementation Experience

Software Proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Project, AutoCAD 2D/3D, Inventor)

Strong Understanding of Process Technology & Standards

3-5 Years of Engineering Experience

Mechanical or Process Engineering Degree or Diploma NZCE

We Offer

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

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 July 31, 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.