Automation Engineer

Job Summary
Every day, hundreds of millions of people depend on the food industry. So, for us, how we automate food processing and packaging needs to be world-class. That’s where our Automation Engineers come in.

Job Description
Whether you’re working with project teams, identifying improvements, or using your mastery of PLC language to transform production outputs for customers, your expertise and innovation will be pivotal to automating solutions that improve food quality and safety for people everywhere.

At Tetra Pak, you’ll make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Within our Automation and Electrical Engineering team, we are looking for an  Automation Engineer . The main responsibility is to oversee and contribute to the automation engineering, commissioning, and servicing of automation systems, supported by colleagues and technical experts.

Our specialization lies in processing plants engineering, from a compact CIP unit to large-scale plants with multiple process areas (for milk, juice, plant-based drinks, cheese…). These plants may include filling machines and other standard units that come already pre-assembled from various parts of the world, and we integrate them into our plants alongside our locally designed production areas.

The position requires both national and international  travel  up to 50% of the time.

This is a permanent position based in  Monza, Italy .

What You Will Do

Comprehend and actively contribute to all aspects of the automation systems for which you are responsible

Defining automation solutions, based on PLC, Scada, Industrial Networks, in virtual environments and with a high level of integration and information exchange with databases

Siemens PLC & InTouch HMI programming are the most common in our business.

Project quality assurance, by using proper FAT tests and validation tests protocol

Design and review all the technical documentation, as per automation architecture, IP lists, electrical diagrams, instrumentation, operator manual, etc.

Overall project responsible for automation & electrical (low voltage panels) design

Build and maintain a good customer relation and work proactively with quick analysis, decisions and actions.

Act as a Tetra Pak ambassador and cultivate relationships with clients. Make a positive contribution to the health and safety of yourself, our employees, and others around you.

Collaboration within the market area and cluster (EUROPE).

Profile Description
We believe you have:

University degree (Bachelor or MSc) in Engineering, Industrial Automation, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronic, Software development or equivalent

Fluency in Italian and a very good command of English, both written and verbal

Minimum 2-5 years’ work experience in PLC, SCADA programming and commissioning for processing plants, skills in one or some of the following systems:
Siemens (S7, TIA Portal), ABB (Sattline), Intouch, WinCC, Ignition

Good knowledge in MES System, Virtualization VMWare, Industrial Network integration, are highly appreciated

Experience on Ethernet networking and field bus systems such as Profinet, Profibus, Asi, Control-Net, Device-Net, IO-link etc.

Good communications skills and team player attitude, logical and methodical thinking, highly flexible and self-motivated

Willingness to travel to foreign countries (around 50% of time)

We Offer

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

This job posting expires on 21st July 2026.

For any questions about your application, please contact Zsofia Tamaska
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