Senior Automation Engineer

Every day, hundreds of millions of people depend on the food industry. So, for us, how we automate food processing and packaging needs to be world-class. That’s where our Automation Engineers come in.

Whether you’re working with project teams, identifying improvements, or using your mastery of PLC language to transform production outputs for customers, your expertise and innovation will be pivotal to automating solutions that improve food quality and safety for people everywhere. At Tetra Pak, you’ll make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

In this position, you will be designing, implementing and validating complex automation and electrical projects by providing technical support to our customers. Also, you will collaborate in automation projects that have a high component of innovation and are strongly oriented to comply with Tetra Pak and Customer quality standards.
The position is based in Monte Mor, São Paulo, Brazil.
You will be travelling 35 % of your time to our customer sites in USA.
Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position.
Those who belong to diversity minority groups such as women, black, indigenous, disable and others are encouraged to apply.

What you will do

As a Senior Automation Engineer you will:

• Lead and participate in the commissioning and startup of automation systems, ensuring they operate according to design specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and test automation components, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and other control devices.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues in existing automation systems to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
• Work closely with other engineers, technicians, and project managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure that all automation systems comply with relevant safety standards and regulations.
• Participate in safety audits and risk assessments to maintain a safe working environment.
• Scada Systems Work with and fault find on programmable control systems, network, database, IO Servers.
• Be engineering staff for project development and implementation of projects.
• Interface with account managers and customers to assess the customer requirements and thereby create cost effective quotations and solutions
• Elaborates functional specifications for automation and electrical solutions
• Specify and require materials for project implementation
• Execute startup and commissioning of systems/modules in conjunction with Process Engineer
• Provide ongoing customer support & troubleshooting as necessary
• Conduct automation training for customer personnel on the installed systems.
• Desirable to analyze system design and create original or modify existing HMI, database and PLC Programs to meet project requirements.
• Be Leader of the Automation and Electrical disciplines in the projects.

We believe you have

• Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering and Electrical Engineering or related technical fields.
• Solid work experience as an Automation Engineer.
• Strong background in commissioning and troubleshooting industrial automation systems
• Experience with troubleshooting electrical circuits, control panels, and motor control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of electrical control systems, instrumentation, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, ASI).
• Must be fluent in English conversations.
• Experience programming and implementing automation systems is preferred.
• Technical knowledge in PLC’s and component Rockwell.
• Knowledge of data bases SQL Microsoft server is preferred.
• Knowledge in MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, SAP, Visio and Eplan.
• Read Electrical drawings, P&I Diagram and Automation Architecture.
• Ability to work within a virtual team.
• Able to undertake continual training and further development of skills.
• CREA certification is mandatory.

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

Apply Now

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 .

This job posting expires on January 04,2024

About the company

Tetra Pak is a Swedish-Swiss multinational food packaging and processing company with head offices in Lund, Sweden, and Pully, Switzerland.