Automation Specialist
About the role
We are looking for an expert who will design, implement and validate complex automation projects in Processing Business by providing technical support to our customers. You will be an individual contributor who will collaborate on automation projects that have a high component of innovation and are strongly oriented to comply with Tetra Pak and Customer quality standards. You can be based in any of our offices in the United States. You will be travelling up to 75% of your time to our customer sites. Tetra Pak is not sponsoring visas for this position.
Location: Denton, Texas, United States
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Close collaboration with Service Engineers, Sales Support, Issue Resolution, customer visits, assisting the local teams.
- Analyze system design and create original or modify existing HMI, database and PLC Programs to meet project requirements.
- Support projects with integration between automation.
Requirements
- Degree in Industrial Automation, Electronics, Robotics Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience programming and implementing automation systems.
- Fluency in English.
- 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 teammates even virtually/remotely.
- Experience in food & beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry is strongly preferred.
Skills
- 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.
- Experience with SCADA systems.
- Knowledge of databases SQL Microsoft server, Oracle, etc. (preferred).
Pay
Annual Base Salary Range: $86,700 – $136,100 USD.
Short‑term Incentive/Bonus: Eligible for performance incentive of 10% of base salary.
Benefits
- 401(k) company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 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 industry experts drive visible results
- Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements
Schedule
Full‑time position with up to 75% travel to customer sites.