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 Senior Pre‑Project Leader A&D is responsible for developing concept designs, automation architectures, and solution proposals aligned with customer requirements. The role acts as a bridge between commercial and technical domains, collaborating closely with Market Operations, Process Engineering, Automation & Digital teams, and global stakeholders. This position covers all three business areas - Processing, Packaging, and Services - and includes proposal engineering, early‑phase scoping, costing, and customer engagement.

What you will do

• Lead cross functional pre project teams across automation, electrical and digital scopes to meet timelines and deliverables.
• Capture customer requirements and translate them into conceptual designs, solution configurations and A&D scopes.
• Support sales by developing and presenting automation and digital solutions during pre project and sales phases.
• Work with Automation, Electrical and Digital teams to benchmark supplier quotations, validate automation architectures and ensure technical compliance.
• Engage with customers directly to present solutions and explain features, benefits, automation capabilities, digital integration and operational value.
• Review technical and financial proposal details and communicate clearly with sales and project stakeholders.
• Prepare technical descriptions, division of responsibility and equipment specifications as required by contracts.
• Ensure all deliverables follow Tetra Pak documentation standards and governance processes.
• Manage multiple pre projects at the same time and ensure alignment between sales, engineering and customer expectations.

We believe you have

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Automation, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Process Control or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens, Rockwell, AVEVA and Ignition platforms and good understanding of MES systems.
• Preferably eight or more years of experience in similar roles.
• Good understanding of IT and OT technologies including networking, connectivity, virtualization and cybersecurity.
• Experience with web application development using.NET C#, HTML, Java or Web Services is an advantage.
• Ability to translate customer needs into practical automation and production solutions.
• Knowledge of Tetra Pak PlantMaster, ISA 88, ISA 95 or Packaging Integration solutions is a plus.
• Proficiency in English; local language skills are an advantage.
• Positive, proactive and collaborative team player with interest in automation and digital solution development and customer presentations.

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

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/.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Ephraim Kwa.

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.