Automation Engineer - Start Immediately

We are looking to hire a motivated Automation Engineer to join our passionate team at Tetra Pak Inc in Champlin, MN.
Growing your career as a Full Time Automation Engineer is an awesome opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in presentation, planning and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Automation Engineer at Tetra Pak Inc today!

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.

Job Summary

The Automation Engineer will interface with our extensive customer base and provide industry-leading processing solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and interpersonal skills and will bring expertise in automation tools with a commitment to customer focus, quality and innovation. This person will impact the organization by being a recognized leader and proactive problem solver, while showing the enthusiasm for the company.

This position will report to the Manager of Automation Engineering.

This position is based in Champlin, MN

You might be travelling up to 50% of your time to customer sites in the U.S. and Canada for start-up/commissioning required.

Tetra Pak is not considering applicants (Internal or External) who require International relocation to the United States.

What you will do

• Develop and track project program & engineering resource requirements including design, installation and commissioning tasks. Report to the Project Manager for project & program related tasks including budget control, progress reports & forecasting.
• Interface with account managers and customers to assess the customer requirements and thereby create cost effective quotations.
• Analyze, design, develop, and implement an automation solution including database, reports, HMI and PLC programs to meet project requirements.
• Configure control system including PLC and the HMI/SCADA system.
• Design, test and configure control panels, motor control centers, Ethernet networks, ASI networks, and pneumatic circuits, for automation systems.
• Development electrical single line diagrams and schematics as required.
• Ensure all automation designs implemented comply with UL508A, Code of Practice, Client Electrical Standards and any other regulatory requirements.
• Manage automation activities on site for installation, commissioning and performance testing phases. 
• Commission food processing automation systems.

We believe you have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field, and 3 years of experience with processing area automation systems required. 
• Proficiency with FactoryTalk View SE HMI development preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISA-S88 and S95 preferred.
• Previous experience in the food or dairy industry preferred.
• Experience with Servers, Visual Basic, SQL databases, Virtual Machines & VMware preferred.
• Working experience with Microsoft Office required.
• Good level of design skill and troubleshooting capability of electrical (up to 600 VAC) and pneumatic systems required.
• Strong, positive oral & written communication skills both internally & with customers required.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to customer sites in the U.S. and Canada for start-up/commissioning required.

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 January 5th, 2023

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Elena Medina at View email address on jobs.tetrapak.com

Benefits of working as a Automation Engineer in Champlin, MN:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package