Manager Automation Engineering

Beschreibung:

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.

Job Summary

The Manager, Automation Engineering is responsible for leading automation engineering activities in Mexico, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of automation solutions that support customer value, operational excellence, and business growth. The role combines people leadership, technical direction, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen execution and capability in line with business priorities.
This position is based in Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico.
You might be travelling up to 25% domestic and international 15% of your time.

What you will do

As a Manager of Automation and Electrical Engineering you will:

* Lead and develop the Automation Engineering team in Mexico, setting clear priorities, expectations, and ways of working aligned with Automation & Digital Americas strategy.
* Drive safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of automation engineering solutions that support business goals and customer value
* Oversee automation engineering activities across project execution, technical problem-solving, and continuous improvement
* Build team capability through coaching, development, and performance management
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders including project, service, sales, and customer-facing teams
* Translate business and customer needs into clear engineering actions and priorities
* Ensure alignment with Tetra Pak standards for safety, quality, and operational excellence
* Drive simplification, standardization, and productivity improvements across automation engineering work
* Support strong decision-making, resource planning, and execution discipline within the team
* Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning

We believe you have

* Bachelor's degree in automation engineering, electrical engineering, or industrial systems
* 8 - 10 years in Automation Engineering plus 5 years in a leadership role, in a global company.
* You bring leadership experience and know how to develop people and teams
* You are comfortable working across functions and building strong stakeholder relationships
* You make decisions with a balance of technical judgment, business needs, and customer impact
* You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences
* You are structured, practical, and focused on delivering results
* You bring a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
* You are able to adapt, prioritize, and lead through change
* Fluency in English & Spanish. Nice to have Portuguese and/or French.
* Leadership, strategic mindset, results-oriented, collaboration, negotiation, project management, effective communication, conflict management, and people's management skills are 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 https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.

This job posting expires on May 11, 2026.

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