Automation Engineer

Coca-Cola; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel opportunities (0–25%)

Job summary

Coca-Cola Pune seeks an Automation Engineer (IT/OT Specialist) with 8–10 years’ hands‑on experience in industrial IT systems and Ignition SCADA. You will own IT-OT integration, SCADA architecture, and OT cybersecurity while aligning with global IT standards.

Responsibilities include supporting plant IT/OT networks, maintaining Ignition Gateway, Kepware OPC, and database systems; coordinating with global teams and OEMs for solutions and deployments. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Hands-on IT-OT integration & SCADA specialist with 8–10 years of experience in industrial IT systems.
• Experience in FMCG/Beverage manufacturing environment preferred.
• Capability to independently maintain Ignition SCADA architecture, OT cybersecurity, and IT standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant IT-OT network & Ignition SCADA architecture with uptime focus.
• Ensure SCADA applications, Historian, and OT servers reliability and performance.
• Develop and support SCADA visuals, dashboards, and data systems (OEE, central command).
• Troubleshoot SCADA connectivity, OPC issues, database latency, and network interruptions.
• Ensure secure IT-OT integration and global compliance.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

Kepware OPC Server

MongoDB/SQL Database

Industrial Network Design

Firewall Configuration

Windows Server/VM Management

Cybersecurity Compliance

Global Documentation Standards

IT-OT Network Architecture

Education

Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Job Description: Automation Engineer (IT/OT Specialist)

Experience: 6 - 8 Years

Industry: Beverage / Food / Pharma Manufacturing Plant

Position Summary

Candidate should have hands on IT-OT integration & SCADA (Ignition) Specialist with 8-10 years of experience in industrial IT systems within FMCG / Beverage manufacturing. The candidate must be capable of independently maintaining Ignition SCADA architecture, industrial networks, IT-OT communication and OT cybersecurity , while ensuring compliance with global automation and IT standards. The role requires strong expertise in Ignition SCADA, Kepware OPC, MongoDB, industrial network architecture and integration with PLC / MES / SAP systems , along with coordination with Global Automation Teams / OEMs / for solution approvals and implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• IT-OT Automation Architecture & Plant Support (Primary Role)
  • Maintain plant-level IT -OT network & Ignition SCADA architecture .
  • Ensure uptime and performance of SCADA Applications, Historian, and OT assigned servers.
  • Provide Developmental front-end support for: SCADA visualization, Line monitoring dashboards, OEE data systems, Central command centre systems
  • Troubleshoot plant-wide: SCADA application connectivity issues, OPC communication failures, Database latency issues, Network interruptions
  • Ensure secure integration between IT & OT layers.
• Ignition SCADA & Application Management
  • Configure and maintain: Ignition Gateway, Redundancy setup, Perspective & Vision modules
  • Develop and maintain: Standardized HMI screen templates, Alarm structures, Tag architecture, UDT structures
  • Ensure screen design compliance with: Global automation standards, Cybersecurity guidelines, Corporate HMI design philosophy
  • Maintain version control and backup procedures.
• OPC, Database & Data Management
  • Configure and maintain: Kepware OPC Server, OPC UA communication
  • Manage and optimize: MongoDB, SQL Databases, Historian systems
  • Handle: Database tuning, Backup & restoration procedures, Data integrity checks
  • Ensure reliable data exchange between: PLC, Ignition, SAP / MES, OEE systems
• Industrial Network & Infrastructure Management
  • Design and implement: Industrial network architecture, VLAN segmentation, Managed switches configuration
  • Configure & maintain: Firewalls (Industrial & IT layer), Server environments (Windows Server / Virtual Machines), Domain policies (if applicable)
  • Ensure compliance with: Global IT & Automation standards, Cybersecurity policies
  • Conduct periodic network health assessments.
• Global Coordination & Compliance
  • Present and obtain approvals for: New automation or IT-OT solutions, Architecture changes, Cybersecurity upgrades
  • Ensure alignment with: Global Automation Standards, Global IT Security Framework, Infrastructure compliance guidelines
  • Support internal and global audits.
  • Maintain updated documentation: Network topology, Server architecture, Firewall rules, Data flow diagrams

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Ignition SCADA (Vision / Perspective) - Expert
• Kepware OPC Server - Advanced
• MongoDB / SQL Database Management - Advanced
• Industrial Network Design - Strong
• Firewall Configuration (IT & OT) - Good
• Windows Server / VM Management - Strong
• Cybersecurity Compliance - Strong
• Global Documentation Standards - Strong
• IT - OT Net Work Architecture & Config - Strong

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Beverage / FMCG / Pharma manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to plant-wide centralized monitoring systems.
• Experience integrating Ignition with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Knowledge of SAP / MES / OEE integration / Ignition Platform is Must.
• Exposure to Industry 4.0 & Unified Namespace (UNS) architecture.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong system ownership mindset.
• Structured documentation approach.
• Ability to coordinate with global stakeholders.
• High analytical troubleshooting capability.
• Strong communication for cross-functional alignment.

Educational Qualification

Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.

KPIs

• SCADA & Network system uptime 99+%
• Intralogistics devices AMR / ASRS / Networking & Automation up time 99+%
• Network availability 99+%
• Cybersecurity audit compliance score
• Data integrity reliability
• Zero critical audit observations
• Successful global solution approvals

Skills: Automation, Information Technology (IT) Systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Network Systems

Location(s): India

City/Cities: Pune

Travel Required: 00% - 25%

Relocation Provided: Yes

Job Posting End Date: August 24, 2026

Our 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 what's 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.