Job Description
Job Title:  Automation Engineer
Job Location: 

Johannesburg, South Africa

 

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

We are looking for an automation engineer would be actively responsible for design, implementation, testing and commissioning of automation solutions. The incumbent would be supporting the Market companies with developing automation strategies and executing automation projects. The selected candidate would provide necessary technical support for the Africa cluster and service to our customers. He/She would also be expected to support for automation pre project costing and sales activities.

Tetra Pak South Africa an international Food Processing/Packing company seeks a highly qualified Automation Engineer to support the regions of South, East, West & Maghreb region if required, the role will be based in the Johannesburg or Capetown.

What you will do

As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Supporting the Market companies with developing automation strategies and executing automation projects.
  • Providing necessary technical support for the Africa cluster and service to our customers.
  • Reviewing electrical drawings, P&ID documents & process descriptions.
  • Providing support with pre projects costing, customer meetings, site evaluation, creation of scope documents.
  • Understanding the Tetra Pak Plant Master internal methodology and providing cost estimates for electrical & automation costing.
  • Understanding the S88 and S95 standards, PCS 7 experience will provide a great platform to be successful in role.
  • Creating of BOM for electrical and automation solutions.
  • Coordinating for electrical and automation items on SAP. 
  • Developing and commissioning of plant automation systems (hardware and software) as part of an overall production solution combined by process and automation.
  • Development of tools to enable system integrator support for rapid software engineering and hardware creation.
  • Technical support, commissioning and troubleshooting activities – remote and/or at site (Africa region).
  • Creating software design documents, prepare and perform FAT tests with end customers.

 

We believe you have

  • BSC or BTech Degree in Electrical Engineering, light current, Process instrumentation.
  • Equivalent ND in Electrical Engineering, light current, Process instrumentation.
  • 3-5 years proven ability in automation and electrical engineering.
  • Knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.
  • PLC programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley & Wonderware) experience is critical.
  • Food manufacturing experience is essential.
  • Project knowledge.
  • English language proficiency.
  • Willingness to travel 50% of your time.

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 28th Sept 2026.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Fizza Ikram.

 

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.