Automation Specialist

Tetra Pak; Denton (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Automation Specialist to design and implement innovative automation projects. This role involves providing technical support, collaborating on automation systems, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and solid experience in industrial automation, particularly in the food and beverage or pharmaceutical sectors. You'll work remotely with diverse teams, tackling exciting challenges in a global landscape. Join us to make a meaningful impact on food safety and sustainability while enjoying competitive compensation and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Training and Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Market Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• Solid experience in the industrial automation sector.
• Experience in food & beverage or pharmaceutical industries preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge in automation platforms and systems design.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote support and service for automation equipment.
• Analyze system design and modify HMI, database, and PLC programs.
• Support projects integrating automation with digitalization systems.

Skills

Automation Systems Programming

PLC Programming (Allen Bradley)

Network Configuration (Ethernet, AS-I Bus)

Database Management (SQL, Oracle)

HMI Development (Wonderware Intouch, Factory Talk View)

VM Ware Support

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Degree in Automation Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Robotics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

MS Project

SAP/R3

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.

We are looking for an expert who will design, implement and validate complex automation projects by providing technical support to our customers. You will be an individual contributor who will collaborate in automation projects that have a high component of innovation and are strongly oriented to comply with Tetra Pak and Customer quality standards.
The ideal candidate can be located anywhere within US, with preference to be based or relocate to Denton, TX, Vernon Hills, IL or Winsted, MN.
You will be travelling up to 75% of your time to our customer sites.
Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position.

What you will do

As an Automation Specialist you will:

• Carry out automation remote support, service and start-ups for Tetra Pak processing equipment.
• Prepare and implement upgrades on automation systems.
• Work with and fault find on programmable control systems, network, database, IO Servers and Scada systems.
• Support VM Ware environments remotely across the American continent.
• Work with Service Engineers, Sales Support and Issue Resolution.
• Carry out customer visits, assisting the local account managers and Service Manager.
• Analyze system design and create original or modify existing HMI, database and PLC Programs to meet project requirements.
• Support projects with integration between automation core (factory floor) and digitalization systems (data on cloud, dashboards, AI and smart devices).

We believe you have

• Degree in Automation, Electronics, Mechanical, Robotics Engineering or related field.
• Solid experience in the industrial automation sector.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience at food & beverage and/or pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience programming and implementing automation systems is required.
• Good Knowledge and proven understanding of automation platforms, systems design, processing equipment and processes.
• Strong technical knowledge in PLC’s Allen Bradley, networks Ethernet, AS-I Bus / Industrial network configuration, Wonderware Intouch and Factory Talk View (HMI, UI) Interfaces is required.
• Knowledge in PLC’s Siemens (Step7/TIA Portal) is preferred.
• Experience with Tetra Pak Automation Platform (Plat Master) is preferred.
• Knowledge of data bases SQL Microsoft server, Oracle, etc. is preferred.
• Knowledge in MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD and SAP/R3.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work and meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Able to undertake continual training and further development of skills.
  • Self-motivation to work with people from different cultures, share knowledge and collaborate with other team mates even virtually/remotely.

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 June 03, 2025.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Jatwana Calhoun Brown .

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran .