Automation Specialist

Tetra Pak • Denton, TX

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About The Position

Tetra Pak is seeking an Automation Specialist to design, implement, and validate complex automation projects in Processing Business and provide technical support to customers. The role is an individual-contributor position, collaborating on innovative automation projects and ensuring compliance with Tetra Pak and customer quality standards. The successful candidate may be based in any Tetra Pak office in the United States and will travel to customer sites up to 75% of the time. Tetra Pak is not sponsoring visas for this position.

Requirements

• Degree in Industrial Automation, Electronics, Robotics Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience programming and implementing automation systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ethernet networks, AS-I Bus/industrial network configuration, Wonderware InTouch, and FactoryTalk View HMI/UI interfaces.
• Experience with SCADA systems.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to work and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to undertake continual training and further develop skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to work with people from different cultures, share knowledge, and collaborate with teammates virtually or remotely.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle.
• Experience in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out remote automation support, service, and start-ups for Tetra Pak Processing equipment.
• Prepare and implement upgrades to automation systems.
• Work with and troubleshoot programmable control systems, networks, databases, IO Servers, and SCADA systems.
• Collaborate with Service Engineers, Sales Support, and Issue Resolution; visit customers and assist local teams.
• Analyze system designs and create new or modify existing HMI, database, and PLC programs to meet project requirements.
• Support projects involving automation integration.

Benefits

• Annual performance incentive of 10% of annual base salary, subject to performance.
• 401(k) company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Work-related allowances.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior