Team Leader Automation Engineering

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day automation engineering activities in Mexico to ensure effective execution and alignment with business priorities.
• Lead technical activities across project execution, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support team capability by providing technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to direct reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including project, service, sales, and customer-facing teams.
• Ensure all automation solutions align with Tetra Pak standards for safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Drive simplification, standardization, and productivity improvements across all automation engineering workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in Automation Engineering.
• 3 years of experience leading a team of at least 8 direct reports within a global company.
• Strong technical knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial automation solutions.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and 15% internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Portuguese and/or French.
• Experience with virtualization, cybersecurity, databases, and ISA-S88/S95 standards.
• Knowledge of engineering tools such as MS Project, AutoCAD, or EPLAN.
• Understanding of instrumentation, electrical diagrams, and industrial networks.

Benefits

• Market competitive compensation and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and training within a global landscape.
• A culture of innovation and diversity and inclusion.

About the Company

Tetra Pak is committed to making food safe and available everywhere. We protect what's good—protecting food, people, and the planet—touching millions of lives every day through innovative packaging and processing solutions.