Process Engineer Intern

About the role

Tetra Pak’s 2027 Internship Program offers a hands‑on experience for students interested in process engineering. Based in Panama City, you will work on real projects that support the company’s mission of making food safe and available while protecting people and the planet.

Key responsibilities

• Support the creation of project‑related materials and documentation.
• Improve the quality and organization of process documentation, procedures, guides, and work instructions.
• Develop engineering solutions and prepare project cost estimates and budgets.
• Perform detailed design of processing equipment.
• Coordinate communication between sales, project teams, suppliers, and logistics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure efficient project execution.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives in process engineering.
• Contribute to monitoring operational indicators and control activities.

Required profile

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Chemical, Food, Mechanical, Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• Availability for the full internship period (January 18 – December 13 2027) and to work on‑site 8 hours per day, Monday‑Friday.
• Graduation expected December 2027 or later.

Required skills

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Power BI (plus).

What we offer

• Dedicated mentor and a strong professional network.
• Structured onboarding and continuous learning opportunities.
• Exposure to global projects in the food‑processing industry.