Senior Automation Engineer

Tetra Pak; Bogotá ciudad; On-site; COP 70,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global training and development

Diversity and inclusion culture

Competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Tetra Pak is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer based in Bogotá, Colombia. You will lead automation across food processing projects in the Andina region, coordinating with customers and teams to deliver advanced automation solutions from design through commissioning.

You will travel up to 40% for commissioning and startup activities. This role combines technical leadership, project management, and customer engagement in a global, innovation-driven environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• Experience implementing automation solutions in industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs (Rockwell, Siemens) and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation scope of projects through full lifecycle.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables.
• Act as the automation contact for customers and cross-functional teams.
• Design and implement automation solutions (PLCs, SCADA, MES).
• Participate in design reviews, safety assessments, testing, commissioning.
• Share knowledge and promote best practices across teams.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Project management

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Customer communication

Automation design leadership

Education

Engineering degree in Industrial Automation

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Software Development

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Rockwell/AVEVA Ignition SCADA

AVEVA SCADA

Ignition SCADA

MES

Industrial networking

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

At Tetra Pak, we are committed to making food safe and available, everywhere. Guided by our purpose, Protects What’s Good, we provide innovative solutions across food processing, packaging, and services that help customers improve efficiency, enhance food safety, and reduce environmental impact.

As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will contribute to the successful delivery of automation solutions for food processing projects across the Andina region. Working closely with customers and cross-functional teams, you will help implement advanced automation technologies that support safe, efficient, and sustainable food production. In this individual contributor role, you will lead the automation scope of complex projects, collaborating with customers, project teams, suppliers, and external partners to ensure successful execution from design through commissioning.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical leadership, project management, and customer engagement while working with advanced automation technologies and contributing to projects with regional impact.

You will be based in Bogotá, Colombia.

You may be required to travel to customer sites up to 40% of your time for commissioning and startup activities.

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 a Senior Automation Engineer, you will:

• Lead the automation scope of customer projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from pre-sales through commissioning, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer expectations, and quality standards;
• Manage project execution, including scope, budget, schedule, and technical deliverables, while coordinating automation resources to support successful project outcomes;
• Act as the primary automation point of contact for customers, partnering closely with Account Managers, Project Managers, Engineering teams, installers, and suppliers to ensure effective communication and timely resolution of challenges;
• Define and implement automation solutions, including system architecture, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and electrical and control systems, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and applicable regulations;
• Participate in design reviews, safety risk assessments, testing, commissioning, and startup activities, providing hands-on technical expertise when required;
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement by applying lessons learned and promoting best practices across projects and teams.

We believe you have

• A university degree in Engineering, Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Development, or a related field, 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, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, such as Rockwell, AVEVA, and Ignition, including programming and commissioning activities;
• Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to effectively manage scope, costs, schedules, and technical deliverables;
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), virtualization technologies, and industrial network integration;
• Familiarity with ISA-88 and ISA-95 standards for batch control and enterprise-control system integration;
• Strong troubleshooting and design capabilities for electrical systems (up to 600 VAC) and pneumatic systems;
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, partners, and cross-functional teams;
• Technical leadership capabilities, with the ability to guide others, share knowledge, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

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 November 01, 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.