Senior Automation Engineer

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering

In short

Tetra Pak seeks a Senior Automation Engineer in Bogotá, Colombia, to lead automation solutions for food processing projects in the Andina region. The role involves managing project execution, collaborating with customers and teams, and implementing advanced automation technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead the automation scope of customer projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from pre-sales through commissioning.
Manage project execution, including scope, budget, schedule, and technical deliverables.
Coordinate automation resources to support successful project outcomes.
Act as the primary automation point of contact for customers.
Define and implement automation solutions, including system architecture, PLCs, SCADA systems, MES, and electrical and control systems.
Participate in design reviews, safety risk assessments, testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement by applying lessons learned and promoting best practices.

Requirements

University degree in Engineering, Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Development, or equivalent practical experience.
Intermediate English communication skills, both written and spoken.
Experience implementing automation solutions within industrial or processing environments.
Solid knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), such as Rockwell and Siemens.
Solid knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, such as Rockwell, AVEVA, and Ignition.
Strong project management capabilities.
Working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), virtualization technologies, and industrial network integration.
Familiarity with ISA-88 and ISA-95 standards.
Strong troubleshooting and design capabilities for electrical systems (up to 600 VAC) and pneumatic systems.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Technical leadership capabilities.

Benefits

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.

Skills

RockwellSiemensAVEVAIgnitionISA-88ISA-95

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About Tetra Pak

We’re here to make food safe and available. It’s why we provide advanced food production systems, from product creation and recipe testing to processing, filling, packaging, logistics, services and beyond. We support almost every food and beverage category with tailored solutions for category-specific needs. In collaboration with our customers and suppliers, driven by more than 24,000 dedicated employees worldwide, we protect food sustainably every day for hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. Because we’re here to fulfil a purpose: We commit to making food safe and…

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