Automation Specialist

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.

The location of the position in Paris (Farnce) and you will belong to the virtual team of Packaging Automation Lyfe Cycle support with colleagues from all over Europe. The position requires travelling approximately 50%-60% of the time.

The purpose and responsibility of the role as Automation Specialist is to implement Automation projects and services within the packaging area as well as standard service products. You will support the development of new products and provide comprehensive technical support and service to customers for all automation service products. The role also provides sales support to technical sales and account managers through the entire sales process (understand customer needs, create solution, convey the value).

You will work in close collaboration with the Global and local A&D organization, pre-project and project teams, service teams and Packaging Solutions.

Understanding of customer needs and translating them into Automation Solutions Your commitment and passion for Industry technologies, together with a structured way of working and strive for results, is important to us.

• Prepare, design and implement Automation Projects
• Coordinate work with other automation engineers, consultants and suppliers.
• Compile and review relevant technical documentation to be included in the project documentation.
• Provide technical concepts to support pre-projects and sales phases.
• Carry out remote support, service and start-ups to Tetra Pak Packaging equipment.
• Carry out commissioning of Tetra Pak Line Controllers equipment.
• Work with and fault find on extra low & low voltage systems, Data Base.
• Work with various automation platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff).
• Edit PLC programs and re-commission.
• Complete Project Handover and work with sales support and issue resolution.
• Write a work report on completion of the work and complete the necessary check sheets and forward promptly to the customer and office.
• Document service activities and update customer data, including equipment and contracts.     
• Carry out customer visits in conjunction with technical issues, assisting the local account managers and Service Manager.

• University degree in Information Technologies or Automation Engineering with 5-7 years of experience, preferable in liquid food industry.
• Ability to demonstrate through experience, a thorough knowledge of Automation, MES, Industrial IT and data handling.
• Bachelor's degree qualification or knowledge and experience of automation solutions, electrical or electronic engineering and process control.
• At least 5 years of experience in the industrial automation sector.
• Proven understanding of automation platforms, systems design.     
• very good knowledge of Siemens, Rockwell and Beckhoff software/ equipment.
• Full driving licence.
• A very good command of English and French, both written and verbal is required.
• Good verbal, written & computer communication skills.

To be successful in this role the ideal candidate should be:

• Instinctively responsive to customer & colleague needs.
• Able to work within a team and follow standard processes.
• Logical, methodical and committed to troubleshooting system problems.
• Able to cope with high workload being highly target and result focused.
• Capable of working on own initiative and highly flexible and self-motivated.
• Able to learn new technologies on the fly in self-studies.
• Open to cultural diversity with good interpersonal and communication

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 what's good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at  

This job posting expires on 23rd December 2025.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Rita Necsei.

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.