Engineering Automation Engineer

What We Offer

• Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans
• 401K program with healthy company match
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Three weeks of vacation pay, and 10 company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Competitive compensation

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multi-site automation initiatives, including planning, design, cost estimation, execution and performance ramp-up
• Develop, validate and champion business cases (ROI, payback, cost-benefit, etc.) to support future company investments
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize automation investments aligning to network strategy, productivity and capital efficiency goals
• Establish and manage standardized testing, commissioning, and maintenance protocols across Coke Florida facilities
• Lead integration of automation platforms with enterprise systems such as (Coca-Cola North America (CONA), manufacturing systems and related technologies)
• Provide technical oversight for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Advanced Process Control (APC) environments to optimize performance and reliability
• Standardize automation designs, specifications and best practices to enable scalable deployments across the network
• Lead identification and mitigation of risks associated with automation systems, such as machine guarding, material handling hazards and elevated work environments
• Lead systems integrators, contractors and external partners deliver high-quality automation solutions
• Drive alignment and decision making across complex, multi-site initiatives

Education and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related field)
• 6+ years’ experience in automation, controls engineering, or material handling systems in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Proven experience managing capital projects from concept through commissioning
• Strong knowledge of PLCs (preferably Allen Bradley), SCADA and warehouse management systems
• Proven track record of delivering capital automation (or similar) projects ($1M-$20M) from concept through commissioning and stabilization
• Knowledge of Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) and automated material handling systems (conveyance, robotics, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills to include: Ability to demonstrate high emotional intelligence, Ability to influence without authority, Prepare and conduct complex meetings for range of audience, Proven ability to have difficult conversations

Additional Skills and Education

• Previous experience working on a high-volume Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment
• Exposure to enterprise systems such as SAP
• Advanced knowledge of material flow, warehouse automation and robotics
• PMP Certification
• Master’s degree in engineering or similar field