Job Description

Location(s): IndiaCity/Cities: AhmedabadTravel Required:Relocation Provided:Job Posting End Date: August 26, 2024Shift: Summary:Key Job ResponsibilitiesAs an Automation Engineer, youre expected to work closely with CAPEX projects, Engineering maintenance team, Facility team, Vendors and service providers in supporting CAPEX setup and plant operation by improving and maintaining automation & digitization system in manufacturing shop floor and building management systems.Youre expected to possess technical knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Mitsubishi PLCs, as well as expertise in Ethernet, FT View, SIEMENS TIA, and Ignition portal. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and system modifications to enhance safety and efficiency. Proficient in SAP master data, batch control, MES, and IoT platforms. Demonstrates analytical acumen for decision-making based on accurate data and excels as a collaborative team member, fostering synergy and trust.

• Contribute for review & updating of Site Master Plan
• Support Planning & execution of Capital projects.
• Coordinate with vendors & procurement department for techno-commercial details.
• Coordinate with contractor / vendor for compliance with the KORE & other legal requirements.
• Participate in periodic review & monitoring of projects through site meetings, visit to the Supplier for inspection & Coordinate during installation & commissioning activities, to ensure on time & within budget completion.
• Participate in validation of the equipment / process & Impart training to stakeholders.

• Complete the capitalization & asset tagging process.
• Execute Automation & Digitization Projects
• Draft user requirement specifications for automation & digitization projects
• Develop software codes for minor process improvement projects.
• Liaise with equipment vendors to ensure compliance to specifications (e.g. attend kick-off meetings, Factory Acceptance tests, etc.)
• Direct and monitor vendor activities during site installation and commissioning to ensure system is delivered as per design documents.
• Ensures that the operations and activities carried out are in accordance with the duties and responsibilities for EHS as specified by Company Policy and relevant statutory provisions.
• Maintain Shop floor control system.
• Work closely with vendor helpdesk for software related issues and propose solution if necessary.
• Prepare troubleshooting report, conduct training to engineering and operations personnel to prevent future occurrence.
• Propose and carry out corrective / preventive maintenance for control systems.
• Develop comprehensive Obsolescence profiles for hardware and software systems.
• Perform routine checks to monitor equipment operating parameters, prompt updating onto monitoring system to ensure operations are within control specifications.
• Propose and execute modifications to equipment, processes, and operations to improve safety, increase efficiency and align with company goals.
• Technical Knowledge Area:
• Allen-Bradley PLC's, SIMENS PLC, Mitsubishi PLC, etc.
• In depth knowledge of Ethernet and other network based I/O systems preferred.
• Expertise with FT View/SIEMENS TIA/Ignition portal is preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP master data, enhanced master recipe, batch control, MES and IoT platform is preferred.
• Experience in VMware, SAN storage and network switches is preferred.
• Experience in Access, VB and SQL is an advantage.
• Electrical & Instrumentation expertise.
• Project Management foundational skills
• Analytical Ability: Decision making based on accurate data.
• Handle plant Maintenance and support to the operations.
• Rate the synergy of working with others. Shows respect, trust. It is a good team member.

Cost Reduction & Value Optimization

• Regular analysis of utility consumptions, such as Electricity, LDO, Diesel, water, & high value spares etc.
• Devise innovative ideas to reduce consumption of Electricity & Water
• Study & reduce maintenance costs, through optimum utilization of resources.
• Encourage associates for initiation of Kaizen & support them for implementation.
• Plan & carry out improvements / modifications of equipment to improve Productivity, Safety & Quality.
• Reduce waste & improve process reliability by applying process improvement tools.
• Identify & reduce non-value adding activities.

Engineering Budget & Spares Management

• Provide inputs for preparation of operating expenses budget.
• Estimation & planning of engineering spares, consumables & services
• Provide technical support to Engineering stores.
• Coordinate with vendors & technical support to Purchase department for procurement of Engineering items.
• Inspection of incoming engineering items.
• Optimize/Standardization of spares / consumables to reduce inventory.

Environment, Occupational Safety, Health, Quality & Food Safety Management systems

• Coordinates in setting individual and department objectives / metrics that contribute Plant Key Performance Indicators
• Initiate Preventive actions to reduce potential risk in working area, related Environment, Occupational Safety, Health, Quality & Food Safety
• Continuous monitoring of equipment and processes to ensure all Fire Safety & other EOSH Safety systems are in working condition.

The Successful Applicant

• Engineering Graduate Electrical with an experience of 7+ years in Electrical Automation, Project Management in highly reputed MNCs.
• Should have worked on Greenfield / Brownfield Projects
• Ability to define the fundamental components of a project in terms of its scope, deliverables, timescales, resource requirements and budget whilst incorporating risk and quality to provide a consolidated overview of a project.

What We Can Do for You

• Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.
• Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.
• Community of Belonging: Were an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.

Reporting to Manager - Production & EngineeringSkills: Automation Technology, Budgeting, Capital Expenditure Projects, Capital Projects, Commissioning, Compliance, Improvement Projects, Plant OperationsOur Purpose and Growth Culture:We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to whats possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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