Job Description
Job Title:  Automation Pre-Project Leader
Job Location: 

Chakan, India

 

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

The Pre Project Leader within PS&E Automation & Solutions supports and delivers Advanced Integrated plant automation and Digital solutions to our customers in cooperation with our region and market company.The position is permanent and is based in SAM: Pune and requires some travelling.

What you will do

  • Supporting sales of advanced automation solutions, provide technical concepts to support pre-projects and sales phases.
  • Lead pre-project for Automation & Digital, including preparing final cost estimates, coordinating with various engineers & suppliers and preparing cost spent for pre project.
  • Able to understand technical as well as financial aspects of the proposal provided and able to articulate proposal to various stakeholders (E.g sales, project center team etc)
  • Participate in customer and market company meetings to detail customer needs and requirements.
  • Promote Digital solutions and capabilities from central/regional Automation and Digital portfolio.
  • Deliver proposal in co-ordination with Digital Solution team and Business development team for Advanced Digital solutions (MES/MIS/MOM). (Manufacturing Operations Management) Horizontal & Vertical integration of upstream and downstream, ERP, Dashboards to create a Digital plant solution.
  • Creating solution design - Technical descriptions (Exhibits), division of responsibility, specification of equipment as required by various contracts
  • Managing different stakeholders, i.e. Customer, Sales, Business Development, Global Portfolio, Market Operations team and suppliers.

We believe you have

  • Bachelor’s degree qualification or knowledge and experience of Information Technologies, Computer Science, Automation Solutions, Electrical or Electronic engineering and process control or equivalent.
  • Very good understanding of Siemens, Rockwell software, knowledge with MES systems. 10+ experience in similar organizations is preferable.
  • Knowledge of Electrical systems, MCC, IMCC, Cables etc.
  • Good knowledge of IT/OT technologies and system infrastructure including networking & connectivity and cyber security.
  • Capable of translating customer needs into production solutions required.
  • Knowledge or experience of Tetra Pak Automation & Digital systems, Industry standards -S88 and S95, understanding Packaging Integration solutions is a plus.
  • Good command of English and fluent local language, both written and verbal is required.
  • We are looking for a positive, proactive, and driven team player. You enjoy creating automation & digital solutions and presenting to customers along with technical specifications in collaboration with stakeholders.

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 30th June,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.