Automation & digital engineer

Tetra Pak processing and packaging solutions for food and beverages; Cholet; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global processing and packaging company in Cholet is seeking a technical manager to oversee automation and digitalization in their equipment portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree and 5-6 years of experience in digital/automation engineering. Responsibilities include leading innovation initiatives and implementing Industry 4.0 practices. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for development.

Prestations

Opportunities for development and training

Market competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 to 6 years of professional experience in digital/automation engineering.
• Knowledge of digital technologies and Industry 4.0.

Responsabilités

• Lead innovation initiatives related to electrical automation and digitalization.
• Promote and implement Industry 4.0 approach in our portfolio.
• Serve as the technical product manager for the portfolio's equipment.

Connaissances

Leadership

Digital engineering

Automation engineering

Innovative thinking

Analytical skills

Formation

Masters degree in digital engineering or automation engineering

Outils

Siemens programming

Rockwell programming

Safety loop calculations tools

Description du poste

Overview

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available everywhere; and we protect whats good protecting food protecting people and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of peoples 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

Mission: Take charge of the technical management of electrical automation and digitalization aspects within our powder handling equipment portfolio. You will develop maintain and improve our products throughout their lifecycle. A key objective will be to lead the development of our autonomous systems offerings by creating standardized modular electrical and automation solutions that are easy to integrate. You will also be at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge digital technologies to provide an exceptional user experience and intelligent systems that enhance our service offerings.

Team: No direct subordinates but you may lead a project team of 3 to 5 people.

Location: Based in Cholet (49 France) if you are already based in France or in Chakan (if you are based in India).

What you will do

In collaboration with the Innovation Projects Manager :

• Lead innovation initiatives related to electrical automation and digitalization topics including development activities benchmarking and technology watch.
• Promote and implement an Industry 4.0 approach in our portfolio integrating data measurement points database management AI for data analysis and process optimization.
• Serve as the technical product manager for the portfolios equipment ensuring safety quality and performance.
• Standardize electrical and automation practices within the portfolio.

We believe you have

• Education: Masters degree in digital engineering or automation engineering.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 to 6 years of professional experience in digital / automation engineering.
• Knowledge: Strong interest in digital technologies and Industry 4.0 including databases data collection technologies AI and digital twins.
• Siemens and / or Rockwell programming.
• Electrical and pneumatic engineering is a plus.
• Functional safety including safety loop calculations (Sistema or Pascal) is a plus.
• Knowledge of the dairy / food industry production and products is a plus.
• Skills: Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers to achieve the expected technical result.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills with the ability to make decisions.
• Personal Qualities: Innovative and curious ready to learn and explore new technologies.
• Dynamic and persistent.
• Analytical methodical and results-oriented.

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

Posting expires on 25th August 2025.

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.

Key Skills

Continuous Integration, APIs, Automotive software, Test Cases, Electrical Engineering, Junit, Distributed Control Systems, TestNG, Java, Test Automation, Programmable Logic Controllers, Selenium

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1