Packaging Automation Engineer — PLC/SCADA, HMI, Travel

Tetra Pak

Denton (TX)

Hybrid

USD 86,700 - 111,400

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match
Paid time off
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

Job summary

Tetra Pak is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist to design, implement, and validate advanced automation solutions for the Packaging business. The role involves providing high-quality technical support and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

This position requires significant travel to customer sites, up to 75% and is available in any U.S. office. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in programming automation systems.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience programming and implementing automation systems.
  • Experience in food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or related industries is strongly preferred.
  • Fluency in English and ability to work under demanding deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Provide remote automation support, troubleshooting, service, and start‑up assistance.
  • Prepare, implement, and validate upgrades to automation systems.
  • Collaborate with Service Engineers and local teams.

Skills

Programming automation systems
Strong technical expertise in Allen‑Bradley PLCs
Networking skills
SCADA systems
Commitment to continuous learning

Education

Degree in Automation, Electronics, Mechanical, Robotics Engineering

Tools

Wonderware InTouch
FactoryTalk View
SQL databases (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle)

Job description

Tetra Pak is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist to design, implement, and validate advanced automation solutions for the Packaging business. The role involves providing high-quality technical support and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

This position requires significant travel to customer sites, up to 75% and is available in any U.S. office. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in programming automation systems.

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