Automation Engineer

Tetra Pak; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Pak in India is hiring an expert in Processing Liquid Food Solutions. The role reports to Engineering Manager and is based in Chakan, Pune. You will analyze and design automation for customer orders, and support software and hardware throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation or Electronics, 7–10 years in automation design, and excellent English communication. Occasional travel is expected internationally and domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering or Electronics Engineering.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• 7-10 years of experience in automation design.
• Proficient using MS Office software.
• Independent and team work capability with strong communication.
• Based in Chakan, Pune, India; travel up to 30 days annually; IST/CET/EST time zones.
• Role involves coordination across domestic and international contexts.

Responsibilities

• To be able to do automation design in customer orders throughout the order process.
• Responsible for development, maintenance and support of automation software and hardware.
• Involved in all steps of customer projects: sales support, design, programming, simulation, workshop tests and commissioning support.
• Work on Automation Upgrade Orders.
• Collaborate with Tetra Pak common automation platforms to ensure uniform structure and Field Service support.

Skills

Automation design

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering

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 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.

Tetra Pak in India works for and with our customers to provide preferred processing solutions and after-sales service in the Dairy & Beverage industry. We apply our commitment to innovation, our understanding of consumer needs and our relationships with suppliers to deliver our solutions. We are hiring into the role of an expert in Processing Liquid Food Solutions. This role will report to Engineering manager and is based in Chakan, Pune.

Required expert knowledge of the general principles of how food products are processed and packaged, the main equipment’s used, the composition, quality aspects and the hygienic requirements for the equipment’s, facilities and operators. Expected good knowledge and experience of the engineering practices, including Plants, process lines, applications and technology to do the design of the Production Solutions. Knowledge and understanding of the engineering practices for the design of food processing machinery, including applied food processing technology, hygienic design, general machine design, testing methods and manufacturing technique.

What you will do

• To be able to do automation design in customer orders throughout the order process.
• You will be responsible for development, maintenance and support of automation soft- and hardware.
• You will be involved in all steps of customer projects, from sales support, design, programming, simulation test, workshop test and commissioning support of orders.
• Working on Automation Upgrade Orders
• Your work also includes working with Tetra Pak common automation platforms, securing a uniform structure and support to the Field Service team.

We believe you have

• A bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering or Electronics Engineering.
• You must be fluent in both written and spoken English.
• 7-10 years of working experience with automation design.
• Proficient using MS Office software.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• This position will be based in Chakan, Pune India.
• Role involves domestic and international travel, averaging up to 30 days annually.
• Able to work effectively across diverse time zones such as IST, CET, and EST.

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 30/09/2026.

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.