Senior Automation Engineer

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The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and interpersonal skills, bring expertise in automation tools, and commit to customer focus, quality, and innovation. They will be a recognized leader, proactive problem solver, and enthusiastic about the company. This role interfaces with an extensive customer base, providing industry‑leading processing solutions. The Senior Automation Engineer reports to the Team Leader Automation Engineering. The position is based in Vernon Hills, IL.

Travel to client sites in the U.S. and Canada is required 35% of the time for start‑up/commissioning. Tetra Pak is not considering applicants requiring international relocation to the United States and does not sponsor work visas or relocation for this position.

• 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 requirements and 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.
• Finalize automation options such as distributed I/O and/or control field bus networks.
• Design, test and configure control panels, motor control centers, Ethernet networks, ASI networks, and pneumatic circuits for automation systems.
• Develop electrical single‑line diagrams and schematics as required.
• Configure valve tops, variable frequency drives and motor starters.
• Ensure all automation designs comply with UL508A, Code of Practice, Client Electrical Standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and safety risk assessments.
• Manage automation activities on site for installation, commissioning, and performance testing phases.
• Commission food processing automation systems.
• Conduct automation training for customer personnel on the installed systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience with processing area automation systems.
• High proficiency with PLC, HMI and database programming.
• High proficiency with Tetra Pak® Factory OS™ preferred.
• Proficiency with Factory Talk View SE HMI development preferred.
• Ignition Platform knowledge is a plus.
• Working knowledge of ISA‑S88 and S95 preferred.
• Previous experience in the food or dairy industry required.
• Experience with servers, Visual Basic, SQL databases, virtual machines & VMware preferred.
• Good design skill and troubleshooting capability of electrical (up to 600 VAC) and pneumatic systems required.
• Strong, positive oral & written communication skills both internally and with customers required.

Tetra Pak provides the following compensation range that, in good faith, it might pay and/or offer for this position. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new‑hire salaries for the position across all U.S. locations. Ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is defined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and education or training.

This compensation range is based on a full‑time schedule. The estimate displayed is just one component of Tetra Pak’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include annual performance bonus, competitive benefits, and work‑related allowances.

• Annual Base Salary Range (ABS): $83,700.00 – $ USD
• Short‑term Incentive/Bonus (Variable Pay):
  Eligible for performance incentive of 10% of ABS
• Benefits: 401(k) company match, paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, and more!

• 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…