Job Description
Process Design Engineer
Posting Start Date:
6/29/26
Main Location:
Barcelona
Requisition ID:
53487
You may be our new
Process Design Engineer
Key responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design and engineering of equipment, with a strong focus on food processing, aseptic and hot-fill technologies, filling systems, and related process equipment.
- Participate in the design and development of complete aseptic and hot-fill production systems, including filling equipment, CIP/SIP systems, and product handling solutions.
- Expand beyond component-level design to drive system-level engineering, integration, and optimization.
- Develop process concepts, P&IDs, equipment layouts, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Apply expertise in aseptic processing, sterilization technologies, fluid dynamics, and hygienic design principles.
- Solve complex engineering challenges related to food safety, process performance, validation, and operational efficiency.
- Contribute to R&D initiatives and the development of next-generation filling and processing solutions.
- Bridge the gap between engineering design and operational reality by continuously improving designs based on field experience and customer feedback.
- Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning, and start-up activities.
- Ensure engineered solutions perform reliably and efficiently throughout their operational lifecycle.
- Collaborate closely with Mechanical Design, Automation, R&D, Project Management, Product Management, and Operations teams.
- Travel internationally to support commissioning, start-ups, troubleshooting, and customer projects.
- Work directly with customers, suppliers, and OEM partners to ensure successful project execution.
- Provide on-site technical support, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
You bring these skills, experience & education
- Minimum 5 years of experience in food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, or related process industries, with a focus on equipment design and engineering.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Strong proficiency in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
- Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, process equipment, and manufacturing systems.
- Experience with aseptic processing, filling technologies, CIP/SIP systems, or hygienic equipment design is highly desirable.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international environments.
- Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations is considered an advantage.
SIG competencies
We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is 'yes', come and join us.
Our promise
SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. We offer competitive compensation and an opportunity to partially work from home. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.
About SIG
SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it's the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better. Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.
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Contact
SIG Talent Acquisition Team
Phone: +49 246 279 1436
Email: recruiting@sig.biz
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Process Design Engineer