Future Talent - 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.

Job Summary

These roles are part of our Future Talent Program Technical Track and is an 18 months program that will develop your engineering skills in an accelerated process to become a leading technical expert in different areas. Our company is committed to investing in developing capabilities, ensuring we have the people, processes and tools that are critical to achieving our strategy.
From day one you will be delivering results as a true team member following a development plan that is specifically designed for you and your position for you to grow into your future position. The plan will include a combination of project-rotations and work in your own department as well as formal training and mentorship. Work and meet with colleagues from all over the world and develop a network of future automation engineers. This program will give you broad insight to the company, our culture and values. After the program ends you will have gained great experiences to help continue your exciting career within our company.
This position will be based in Colombia, Bogota
You would be required to travel up to 50% of your time.
The start date for Future Talent Program will be February 2026. 
Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position. 

What You Will Do

As a Future Talent – Automation Engineer you will: 

Be learning and developing automation solutions to our customers as part of the Automation team. This is an opportunity to interface with our extensive customer base and provide industry-leading processing solutions. This opportunity offers unlimited career growth with an industry leader.
Your main activities will be:

• Be able and open to travel within Andina and C&C region approximately 50% of the time.
• Work and support in implementation, control design, programming (Siemens/ Rockwell) and quotations.
• Learn and develop yourself in control architecture
• Work in a multi-project environment where the role adapts to the needs of each individual project.
• Work with customers and colleagues in an international environment but also utilize and collaborate with resources throughout the entire organization.
• Learning and applying technical knowledge in a local and international environment.

We Believe You Have

• Recent graduated of an Engineering degree in Automation.
• Basic programming knowledge: Siemens and/or Rockwell
• Basic knowledge in control architecture.
• Basic knowledge in Scada system.
• Basic knowledge in Control Network.
• Good communication skills, analytical, detail oriented and proactive.
• English and Spanish conversational skills are required.
• Microsoft Office knowledge.

Steps Of The Process

1. Application
2. Video interview
3. Virtual Interview
4. Assessment
5. Offer
6. Start on February 2026 

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 October 12, 2025.

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.