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Projects Engineering Manager - Electrical & Automation (E&A)

Location: 

Extrema, BR, 37640-000

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled Projects Engineering Manager – Electrical & Automation (E&A) to lead the electrical, automation, OT cybersecurity, networking, and MES project portfolio across Barry Callebaut's LATAM manufacturing operations. Based in Extrema, Brazil, this role will act as the regional subject matter expert, driving technical excellence and standardized execution of capital projects while ensuring safe, efficient, and future-ready manufacturing systems. Reporting to the Regional Senior Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in delivering complex engineering projects across Brazil, Chile and Ecuador. 

Key Responsibilities Include: 

  • Lead the Electrical, Automation, Instrumentation, and MES scope for regional CapEx projects and major plant investments. 

  • Define and oversee detailed engineering activities, including power distribution, PLC/SCADA architecture, OT networks, field instrumentation, and safety systems. 

  • Ensure compliance with Barry Callebaut's global E&A, MES, and OT Cybersecurity standards. 

  • Manage automation of suppliers, system integrators, contractors, and engineering partners throughout project execution and commissioning. 

  • Develop technical specifications, RFQs, and tender documentation while supporting procurement and vendor selection activities. 

  • Drive budget planning, cost control, and financial tracking for the regional E&A project portfolio. 

  • Support operations and maintenance teams with troubleshooting, system lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

  • Integrate energy efficiency and sustainability solutions into project designs to support long-term operational excellence. 

Scope: 

  • Regional responsibility for manufacturing facilities in Brazil (Extrema, Ilhéus, Itabuna) and Chile (Paine). and Ecuador. 

  • Support all industrial operations across Chocolate and Cocoa manufacturing units. 

  • Provide technical leadership for Electrical & Automation design and execution across regional capital investment projects. 

  • Travel approximately 20% to 40% across LATAM sites during key project phases, including commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, and plant start-ups. 

About You: 

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation & Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronic Engineering, or a related field. 

  • Minimum of 10 7 years of experience in industrial automation, electrical power distribution, and control systems within manufacturing environments. 

  • Strong hands-on expertise with PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial communication networks, and OT cybersecurity frameworks. 

  • Proven track record delivering large-scale industrial CapEx projects on time and within budget. 

  • Experience working across multiple countries and managing external contractors, system integrators, and technical partners. 

  • Fluent in Portuguese and professionally proficient in English; Spanish is highly desirable. 

  • An analytical, structured, and collaborative leader with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across different cultures and functions. 

  • Passionate about safety, compliance, innovation, and driving operational excellence in a highly automated manufacturing environment. 

Location: Extrema, Minas Gerais, Brazil (On-site) 

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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