Service Engineer - Packaging

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Date: 22 Sept 2025

Location: Athens, GR

Company: Tetra Pak

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

As a Service Engineer, you’ll lead the charge in delivering high-quality service to our customers at Tetra Pak Hellas S.A. From troubleshooting complex issues to training operators and supporting contract performance, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our equipment—and our customer relationships—run smoothly. 

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 increase your knowledge, gain further experience in a hands-on position and build a meaningful career while helping us make an impact to be proud of —food, people, and the planet. 

 

The position is based in Athens or Patras, Greece and it is not open to career migration. 

What you will do

  • Manage installations of filling lines - prepare customer site, set up the machine, build conveyors and provide support during the installation, 
  • Plan, coordinate and execute the planned preventive maintenance activities to a high standard and in line with agreed procedures. 
  • Ensure effective and reliable operation of Tetra Pak line equipment, reinstate the equipment into the production environment. 
  • Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve technical malfunctions and breakdowns. 
  • Conduct basic root cause analysis of the problem to ensure rapid resolution and/or escalation to appropriate colleagues. 
  • Reduce customers’ operational cost, ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by providing high quality services. 
  • Support product creation and life-cycle management. 
  • Handle simple claims and provide technical support and guidance to escalated claims according to the claims processes, including root cause analysis. 
  • Maintain accurate service reporting. 
  • Report Facts & Figures/escalates through the software tools Tetra Pak provides. 
  • Work in accordance with all safety regulations and requirements. Understand the importance of product quality and ensure a safe working culture in the team. 

We believe you have

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in mechanical or electrical engineering. 
  • Valid Mechanical and Electrical License
  • High level of Greek and English language knowledge in written and verbally. 
  • 3 years of practical experience in similar duties with good hands-on skills. 
  • Skills in Automation and work experience in PLC programming. 
  • Genuine interest in techniques and customer service with focus on quality 
  • Willingness to travel: c. 70-90% of working time is required on customer sites (mainly in Greece, occasionally abroad). 
  • Results oriented, accountable and team player attitude. 
  • Dynamic, result-oriented with the ability to work independently. 
  • Proactive, customer-first mindset, great communicator.

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/

This job posting expires on 6th October 2025.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Zsofia Tamaska - zsofia.tamaska@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.

 

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