Food Development Engineer
Food Development Engineer
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Job Description
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.
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
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in one of the worlds most essential industries If youre passionate about transforming the future of food wed love to have you at the table.
Are you passionate about food technology and ready to lead innovation in one of the worlds most essential industries Join theTetra Recart (TRC)team at ourFood Development Centre (FDC)and play a pivotal role in transforming the canned food category through cutting-edge application development and strategic innovation.
As aFood Development Engineer you will be the driving force behind TRCs food application development. You will translate producer needs and market trends into validated scalable solutions that enhance our product portfolio and unlock new value streams. This is a global role where youll collaborate across functions lead innovation initiatives and transforming canned food market to sustainable carton solution.
The position will be based in Lund Sweden but you will work in a global arena. You will report to the Food Development Centre Manager.
What you will do
- Drive Application Development by translating producer and market needs into validated market-ready food applications and support in continuous portfolio development by closing capability gaps.
- Initiate and lead strategic food applications and category innovations that deliver customer-centric solutions and enhance producer competitiveness.
- Lead validation efforts to confirm product functionality feasibility and performance across the production chain.
- Expand Technical Capabilities into pre-processing domains and novel technologies to strengthen our solution offerings.
- Identify and apply emerging processing technologies to stay ahead of market trends and unlock new opportunities.
- Cultivate a global ecosystem of experts technologists and suppliers to continuously feed our innovation pipeline.
- Source and apply external expertise and industry intelligence to anticipate and respond to technological disruptions.
- Provide deep technical insights during food trials to demonstrate how processing innovations can open new market opportunities.
We believe you have
- Degree in Food Technology or equivalent
- Proven experience in food product development preferably in the canning industry
- Experience from the canning industry and/or project management
- Demonstrated success in delivering innovative customer-focused solutions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience in stakeholder and partnership management
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Passion for food and a deep understanding of food production processes
We are looking for a visionary food technologist with strong communication and collaboration skills who enjoy sharing knowledge and new ideas. You also have excellent interpersonal skills with focus on collaboration.
analyse and come up with the right solutions is one of your biggest strengths and motivators and you enjoy the mix of deep analytical work with running practical hands-on food trials. You have great knowledge in food as well as in production and the ability to combine the two to find the best customer solutions.
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 whats good; for food people and the planet apply through our careers page at job posting expires on July 13 2025.
To know more about the position contact Laura Latisonoka at
For trade union information contact Unionen Lisbeth Larsson atand Sveriges IngenjrerLars Haraldsson 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
