Automation Engineer
Job Summary
At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available everywhere; and we protect whats good protecting food protecting people and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of peoples 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.
Processing Liquid Food Solutions is responsible for development and manufacturing of solutions and branded processing units for the processing of liquid foods within Dairy Beverage Prepared Food and Plant-
Based applications. We work closely with our market operations and customers to understand their true needs to secure that we create and convey our solutions that provide the greatest value for Tetra Pak and its Customers. Processing Liquid Food Solutions has approximately 400 employees in six main sites: Sweden China USA India Singapore and Mexico.
We are looking for an Automation Engineer that will have a key role in our customer order projects. You will be responsible for and manage the automation design and engineering in orders. Beyond technical responsibilities you will also engage in customer relations and contribute to product development initiatives. Joining a dynamic team of skilled process- automation- and mechanical engineers you will contribute to delivering innovative processing solutions to our diverse range of customers worldwide.
The position is permanent and you will be based in Lund Sweden. The position will include some travelling.
- Be the expert in automation design and engineering in customer orders throughout the order process and be responsible for control system specification programming and function descriptions in orders.
- Contribute to product development initiatives.
- Provide technical support to our sales organization during the pre-sale stage.
- Drive technical discussion together with our project centers to understand and convey the local customer need.
- Handle technical issues and documentation.
- As your experience grows be involved and drive troubleshooting and meetings at customer site.
- Technical education and minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position within the food processing industry.
- Experience with PLC and HMI programming as well as theoretical or practical automatic control knowledge. Knowledge of Siemens Rockwell or other well-known automation systems.
- A natural way of utilizing necessary standards guidelines tools and methods when doing automation design.
- While not mandatory experience in order management customer handling and project management are considered advantageous.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- It is advantageous if you have been involved in automation control system migration projects i.e. S7 to TIA SLC500 to RSLogix 5000 or various HMI conversions including Panel View E-Designer Quick Designer.
We believe that you are a highly service-minded and customer-centric person who enjoys working in a fast-paced changing environment. Your effective communication skills enable you to interact with people at all levels and you excel both independently and in collaborative group settings. Demonstrating a strong drive for results you work in a structured and organized manner always striving to deliver the best solutions for our customers. We also encourage individuals with an interest and ambition to grow their leadership skills to apply.
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
If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect whats good; for food people and the planet apply through our careers page at job posting expires on 8th September 2026.
If you have any questions about your application please contact Zsofia Tamaska - .
To know more about the position contact hiring managerSaqib Hussain -
For trade union information contact Unionen Lisbeth Larsson atand Sveriges Ingenjörer Lars Haraldsson at.
A background check may be performed on the final candidate as part of the recruitment process.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Manufacture of packaging products including cartons and straws; distribution of food service machinery including processing equipment; distribution of industrial automation machinery and equipment including conveyors, accumulators, cardboard packers, crates, roll containers and film w ... View more