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Tetra Pak; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food processing company in the UK is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to implement automation projects and upgrades. The role includes creating control systems, interfacing with customers, and ensuring project specifications are met. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, along with experience in automation systems. The position requires proficiency in PLC programming and SQL databases, with travel required up to 40%. Flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Development and training opportunities

Market competitive compensation

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience with processing area automation systems required.
• Experience in the food or dairy industry is an advantage.
• Full driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify control systems for customers' processes.
• Interface with customers to assess requirements and create cost-effective quotations.
• Report to the Project Manager for budget control and progress reports.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronic engineering

Tools

PLC programming

SQL databases

Microsoft Office

VMware

PI systems

Job description

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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

We are looking for an Automation Engineer with strong technical skills to bring his/her/their expertise into our global company of 25K employees. You will be guided by our global brand promise, PROTECTS WHAT’s GOOD.
You are the right person for our growing team if you are committed to customer focus, quality, and innovation, if you are a proactive problem solver, while showing the enthusiasm for the company. This is an opportunity to interface with our extensive customer base and provide industry-leading processing solutions. You will be traveling up to 40% of your time to customer sites in the UK, Ireland, and North Europe.

The purpose and responsibility of the role as Automation Engineer is to implement Automation Projects and Upgrades.

What you will do

Create, modify, and comprehend control systems for our customers' processes, involving tasks such as writing PLC code, configuring HMI systems, conducting simulations, commissioning, servicing, documenting the systems, managing network infrastructure, working with PI systems, recipe systems, providing production support, modifying databases, and debugging.

Sufficient knowledge is required to effectively implement Automation systems in a collaborative environment with guidance and support from colleagues and technical experts.

Other Responsibilities:

• Agreeing project specifications, budgets and timescales with clients and colleagues
• Report to the Project Manager for project & program related tasks including budget control, progress reports & forecasting.
• Interface with account managers and customers to assess the customer requirements and thereby create cost effective quotations.
• Maintaining project documentation and records
• Participate in design reviews and safety risk assessments.
• Produce documentation for Internal Test and customer FAT.
• Help breakdown and plan the project into phases and fulfil the plan and project milestones on time and in full according to budget.

We believe you have

• Bachelor’s degree qualification or knowledge and experience of automation solutions, electrical or electronic engineering and process control.
• At least 4 years of experience with processing area automation systems required.
• Previous experience in the food or dairy industry is an advantage.
• Experience with Industrial switches, Servers, Visual Basic, SQL databases, Virtual Machines & VMware preferred.
• Working experience with Microsoft Office required.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to plan, delegate, and multi-task.
• High Quality-focus.
• Strong, positive oral & written communication skills both internally & with customers.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken is a must.
• Full driving license.

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

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/ .

This job posting expires on 4th December 2025.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Sandile Livi.

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.