Automation Engineer

Grupo Tetra Pak; Bogotá; On-site; COP 90,000,000 - 160,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities

Development and training

Diversity and inclusion

Competitive compensation with flexible

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Bogotá, Colombia seeks an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and validate automation solutions for food and beverage projects. You will collaborate with Project Centre teams across countries, working with PLC/SCADA, MES, and electrical systems to ensure reliable, efficient operations.

You will lead start-up, commissioning, and training activities, while solving technical issues and delivering high‑quality results in a dynamic international environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Solid PLC/SCADA programming and commissioning experience.
• Familiar with MES, virtualization, and industrial networks.
• Knowledge of ISA-88/ISA-95 or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and validation of automation solutions.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to meet requirements.
• Develop specifications for automation and electrical systems.
• Configure and integrate PLC/SCADA, MES, networks, and databases.
• Execute start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and support.
• Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to customer teams.
• Act as automation stakeholder throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA programming

MES systems

ISA standards

Rockwell PLC

Industrial networks

Electrical up to 600VAC

English proficiency

AutoCAD

SAP

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Automation and Digital Solutions plays a key role in the successful delivery of customer projects by providing the automation, digital, and control systems that enable manufacturing operations to run efficiently and reliably.

As an Automation Engineer, you will be part of this specialist organization, working in close partnership with our Project Centre teams and supporting projects across different levels of complexity, from local initiatives to large regional and global implementations.

In this individual contributor role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating automation solutions that support the installation and commissioning of food and beverage processing and packaging lines. While Project Centre teams lead the overall project delivery, you will serve as a key stakeholder, ensuring the successful integration of automation, digital, and control systems throughout the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with customers, project managers, process engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet operational requirements and industry standards. Working with technologies such as PLC and SCADA systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), industrial networks, and electrical and control systems, you will help drive efficiency, reliability, and performance for our customers.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, gain exposure to advanced automation technologies, and collaborate with teams across different countries and cultures. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise, customer interaction, and hands‑on project execution in a dynamic international environment.

Success in this position requires strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills, the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities, and a collaborative mindset to engage effectively with both customers and internal stakeholders.

You will be based in Bogotá, Colombia.

You may be required to travel to customer sites up to 60% of your time, primarily within Colombia and North America (United States and Canada), with occasional travel across Latin America.

Tetra Pak does not offer support for visa or relocation for this position.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals belonging to underrepresented or minoritized groups, including women, Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and others.

What you will do

As an Automation Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design, development, testing, and validation of automation solutions for food and beverage manufacturing projects;
• Partner with customers, account managers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective automation solutions;
• Develop functional specifications for automation and electrical systems, and support the selection and procurement of materials required for implementation;
• Configure and integrate automation technologies, including PLC and SCADA systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), industrial networks, databases, reporting tools, and electrical systems;
• Execute start‑up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support activities, working closely with customers and project teams to ensure successful system performance and issue resolution;
• Deliver technical training and knowledge transfer to customer teams, enabling the effective operation and maintenance of installed automation solutions;
• Act as a key automation stakeholder throughout the project lifecycle, collaborating closely with Project Centre teams and driving innovative approaches that enhance operational efficiency, system reliability, and customer value.

We believe you have

• A university degree in Engineering, Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience;
• Solid knowledge of programmable logic controller (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) programming and commissioning, with experience in Rockwell technologies preferred;
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), virtualization environments, and industrial network integration;
• Working knowledge of ISA-88 (batch control) and ISA-95 (enterprise and control system integration) standards, or the willingness to learn and apply these frameworks;
• Solid experience designing, commissioning, servicing, and troubleshooting automation systems, including the ability to analyze and resolve technical issues in customer environments;
• Ability to design and troubleshoot electrical systems up to 600 VAC and pneumatic systems, combined with strong project management and stakeholder collaboration skills;
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, and SAP;
• A proactive and self‑motivated approach, with the ability to collaborate effectively in virtual and multicultural teams;

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

This job posting expires on December 06, 2026.

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.