Jari Mertala

Jari Mertala is an experienced Automation Manager at Arla Oy since August 2021, specializing in CAPEX projects and continuous improvement initiatives for machinery. Mertala leads a team of five professionals in instrumentation and automation, oversees subcontractor work, and possesses extensive electrical knowledge of packing and process machines. Previous roles include M&E Automation Team Leader and Automation Engineer, focusing on packaging projects and programming using Siemens and Mitsubishi PLCs. Before Arla, Mertala worked at Saint-Gobain as an Automation Engineer troubleshoot, and as an Automation Technician at Sataservice Oy. Mertala began a career in electrical and mechanical maintenance at Uudenmaan Sairaalapesula Oy, which laid the foundation for advanced automation expertise. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences and vocational training in electrical and automation from Vantaan ammattiopisto Varia.