Hardware Team Leader

Tetra Pak; Denmark; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Global collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Aarhus, Denmark, is seeking a Hardware Team Lead to guide up to 4 engineers in electrical design for processing equipment. You will drive design quality, compliance, and continuous improvement while mentoring the team and collaborating across functions.

The role emphasizes technical leadership with substantial hands-on engineering and travel up to 10–20 days per year. English fluency is required; Danish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial electrical design and machine automation.
• Leadership experience is an advantage; strong technical leadership valued.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design and documentation in EPLAN.
• Electrical architecture reviews and technical decision-making.
• Functional Safety, machine safety, and EMC-compliant design.
• UL508A, CE, EMC, and Machinery Regulation compliance.
• Mentoring and technical guidance to team members.
• Coordinate with software, mechanical, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Support resource planning and competence development.
• Governance of external panel-building suppliers.

Skills

Electrical design & engineering

EPLAN Electric P8

UL508A & NA electrical requirements

IEC machinery standards

Machinery Regulation & CE & EMC

Functional Safety

EMC & grounding

Motor control & drives

Cross-functional collaboration

Business travels 10–20 days/yr

English fluency

Danish language (advantage)

Education

Engineering degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics or related field

Tools

EPLAN Electric P8

Job description

Job Description

As the Hardware Team Lead, reporting to the Business Stream Automation Manager, you will provide technical and people leadership for a team of up to 4 Hardware Engineers and Specialists based in Aarhus. The Hardware team is responsible for the electrical design of our processing equipment, including electrical cabinets, motor control systems, instrumentation, power distribution, and machine interfaces. You will work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Automation Software Engineering, Manufacturing, and external panel-building suppliers to develop safe, compliant, and cost-effective machine solutions. You will act as the technical authority within Hardware Engineering, driving engineering standards, design quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across our product portfolio.

What You Will Do

• Electrical design and documentation in EPLAN
• Electrical architecture, design reviews, and technical decision-making
• Functional Safety, machine safety, and EMC-compliant electrical design
• UL508A, CE, EMC, and Machinery Regulation compliance
• Technical guidance and mentoring of team members
• Coordination with software, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers
• Support of resource planning and competence development
• Support and governance of external panel-building suppliers

This is primarily a technical leadership role. The successful candidate is expected to actively contribute to engineering activities, drive technical decisions, and elevate the technical competence of the Hardware team. While people leadership is part of the role, proven technical expertise within electrical machine design, compliance, and safety is considered essential.

Profile Description

You hold an Engineering degree or equivalent within Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field and have at least 10 years of experience with industrial electrical design and machine automation.

Previous people management experience is an advantage, but proven technical leadership is considered more important.

You Have Strong Knowledge Of

• Electrical design of industrial machinery and control panels
• EPLAN Electric P8 and electrical documentation standards
• UL508A and North American electrical requirements
• IEC standards related to machinery and industrial automation
• Machinery Regulation, CE compliance, EMC requirements, and risk assessments
• Functional Safety and safety-related control systems
• EMC principles, mitigation techniques, grounding, shielding, and industrial installation practices
• Motor control systems, drives, instrumentation, and industrial power distribution
• Collaboration with panel builders, suppliers, production, and cross-functional engineering teams
• Business travels up to 10-20 days per year
• Fluency in English is required. Danish is considered an advantage.

We Offer

• 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 31 October, 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.