Job Description
Job Title:  Automation Specialist
Job Location: 

Monte Mor, São Paulo Brazil

 

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 are committed to making food safe and available everywhere. Through our solutions in food processing, packaging, and services, we help customers deliver high-quality products while driving innovation and sustainability. Everything we do is guided by our purpose: Protects What’s Good.
 
We are looking for an Automation Specialist to join our Services team in Brazil. In this role, you will design, implement, troubleshoot, and validate automation solutions that help customers optimize the performance, reliability, and efficiency of their processing equipment and production operations.
 
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on automation professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working with advanced industrial technologies, and supporting projects with a strong focus on innovation. You will collaborate closely with customers, Service Engineers, Account Managers, and cross-functional teams across the Americas to deliver solutions that meet both customer expectations and Tetra Pak quality standards.
 
You will play a key role throughout the lifecycle of automation systems, from commissioning and system upgrades to troubleshooting and integration with digital solutions. Your work will contribute to improving operational performance and enabling customers to leverage technologies such as cloud-based data platforms, dashboards, artificial intelligence, and smart devices.
 
 
You will be based in Monte Mor or São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
 
You may be required to travel to customer sites up to 75% of your time across the Americas.
Tetra Pak does not offer support for visa or relocation for this position.
 
We strongly encourage applications from individuals belonging to underrepresented or minoritized groups, including women, Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and others.

What you will do

• Provide remote automation support, technical services, and commissioning/start-up activities for Tetra Pak processing equipment;
• Develop and implement upgrades to automation systems, ensuring reliable and efficient operation;
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), industrial networks, databases, Input/Output (I/O) servers, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems;
• Support VMware environments remotely across customer operations throughout the Americas;
• Partner with Service Engineers to deliver technical solutions and support customer needs;
• Support sales activities by providing technical expertise and assisting with customer issue resolution;
• Conduct customer visits and collaborate with Account Managers and Service Managers to support service activities and strengthen customer relationships;
• Analyze system designs and develop, adapt, or optimize Human-Machine Interface (HMI), database, and PLC programs to meet project requirements;
• Support projects involving the integration of industrial automation systems with digital solutions, including cloud-based data platforms, dashboards, artificial intelligence tools, and smart devices.

We believe you have

• A degree in Automation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related field;
• Solid experience within the industrial automation sector;
• Intermediate proficiency in English and basic knowledge of Spanish;
• Experience in the food and beverage and/or pharmaceutical industry is highly valued;
• Experience programming, implementing, and supporting industrial automation systems;
• Strong knowledge of automation platforms, system architecture, processing equipment, and industrial processes;
• Proven expertise with Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Ethernet networks, AS-i Bus and industrial network configuration, as well as Wonderware InTouch and FactoryTalk View Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions;
• Familiarity with Siemens PLC platforms, including Step7 and TIA Portal, is considered an advantage;
• Experience with the Tetra Pak Automation Platform (PlantMaster) is desirable;
• Working knowledge of database technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or similar solutions is preferred;
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, and SAP R/3 is desirable;
• The ability to collaborate effectively within virtual and multicultural teams;
• A customer-focused mindset and understanding of the importance of customer satisfaction;
• The ability to prioritize tasks and deliver results in a dynamic environment;
• A proactive approach to learning, sharing knowledge, and working with colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures.

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 17/09 .

 

 

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