Job Description
Job Title:  Senior Automation Engineer
Job Location: 

Cuautitlan, 54715
Mexico

 

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 Senior Automation Engineer is a senior technical reference within the team, responsible for delivering advanced automation solutions and guiding engineering excellence across projects. This role combines deep hands-on expertise with strong leadership, promoting best practices, continuous improvement, and high-quality engineering standards while mentoring others.

The position is based in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico.

You might be travelling up to 35% domestic and international 15% of your time.

What you will do

 

As a Senior Automation Engineer you will:

 

  • Act as the technical reference for the automation engineering team, providing guidance and expert support
  • Promote best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement across projects and engineering activities
  • Develop and track project engineering deliverables including design, installation, and commissioning and life cycle tasks
  • Interface with account managers and customers to assess requirements and support cost-effective solutions
  • Analyze, design, develop, implement and support automation solutions including PLC, HMI/SCADA, databases and cybersecurity.
  • Configure control systems including PLCs, fieldbus networks, and distributed I/O
  • Develop electrical schematics, control panel concepts, and system architecture
  • Participate in design reviews and safety risk assessments
  • Lead and support automation activities during installation, commissioning, and performance testing
  • Troubleshoot complex automation, electrical, and integration issues
  • Mentor and coach other engineers to strengthen team capabilities
  • Conduct customer training and ensure successful system handover
  • Ensure compliance with local and client standards, and internal quality processes

We believe you have

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical field
  • 10+ years of experience with industrial automation systems in processing environments
  • Strong proficiency in PLC and HMI/SCADA programming (Rockwell / Tetra Pak standard preferred)
  • Experience with MES systems, databases, and virtualization technologies
  • Working knowledge of ISA-S88 and ISA-S95 standards
  • Strong electrical design and troubleshooting capability (up to 600 VAC) and pneumatic systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex technical challenges
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts
  • Ability to act as a technical leader and influence teams through collaboration and knowledge sharing across boundaries 
  • Passion for continuous improvement and driving engineering excellence
  • Fluency in English & Spanish. Nice to have Portuguese and/or French.

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 July 3, 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.