Automation Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola in Pune, India seeks an Automation Engineer (IT/OT Specialist) with hands-on Ignition SCADA and IT-OT integration expertise to maintain and improve plant-wide automation architecture. You will manage SCADA, historians, OPC, and OT cybersecurity while aligning with global standards and OEMs.

The role requires coordinating with global teams, OPC/MongoDB/SAP/MES integrations, and ensuring 99%+ uptime across OT/IT assets in a beverage manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on IT-OT integration & SCADA specialist with 8-10 years of experience in industrial IT systems within FMCG / Beverage manufacturing.
• Must independently maintain Ignition SCADA architecture, industrial networks, IT-OT communication and OT cybersecurity, while ensuring compliance with global automation and IT standards.
• Coordinate with Global Automation Teams / OEMs / for solution approvals and implementations.
• Experience integrating Ignition with Allen-Bradley PLCs; knowledge of SAP / MES / OEE integration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant-level IT-OT network & Ignition SCADA architecture; ensure uptime and performance of SCADA Applications, Historian, and OT servers.
• Configure and maintain Ignition Gateway Redundancy, Perspective & Vision modules; develop standardized HMI templates and alarm structures.
• Manage OPC, MongoDB/SQL databases, Historian systems; ensure data exchange between PLC, Ignition, SAP/MES and OEE systems.
• Design and manage Industrial network architecture, VLANs, switches, firewalls, and IT/OT server environments.
• Coordinate global approvals for new automation solutions and cybersecurity upgrades; maintain documentation and audit readiness.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

Kepware OPC Server

MongoDB

SQL Database Management

Industrial Network Design

Firewall Configuration

Windows Server/VM Management

Cybersecurity Compliance

Global Documentation Standards

IT-OT Net Work Architecture & Config

Education

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

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Kepware OPC Server

MongoDB

SQL

Job description

Job Description: Automation Engineer (IT/OT Specialist)

Experience : 6 - 8 YearsIndustry : 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

Proficiency Required

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.

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. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision 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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