Operational and Digital Technology Engineer

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners; Dongen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Employee share purchase plan

Pension and health insurance

Travel allowance

25 vacation days

8% holiday allowance

Job summary

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is seeking an Engineer Operational Technology & Cybersecurity at our Dongen site to secure and optimize OT and digital systems across production and logistics. You will collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and transformation teams to deploy and improve OT and cybersecurity solutions while ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will act as the OT infrastructure expert, drive innovation, manage projects, and train site teams on secure OT usage, aligning with

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, IT or related field.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience (Siemens S5/S7, TIA Portal).
• Knowledge of data management, databases, and MS Office applications.
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles or willingness to develop this expertise.
• Fluent in Dutch and English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Structured, analytical mindset with problem-solving and process optimization skills.
• Experience delivering training and engaging with stakeholders.
• Proactive, service-oriented team player with stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain OT standards, architectures, and best practices on site.
• Ensure reliability, availability, and security of OT systems; manage incidents and maintenance lifecycles.
• Drive OT cybersecurity initiatives through monitoring, incident response, and strategy implementation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on service delivery and data backup strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement of manufacturing and logistics systems via automation and visualization tools.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

OT cybersecurity

Data management

Structured communication

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering / Automation / IT degree

Tools

Siemens S5/S7

TIA Portal

Job description

Are you ready to secure and shape the digital backbone of one of the world's most iconic beverage companies? At Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, technology is at the heart of our production and logistics operations. As an Engineer Operational Technology & Cybersecurity, you will play a key role in driving innovation, safeguarding critical systems, and enabling the smart factory of the future. From industrial automation to cybersecurity, your expertise will help keep millions of beverages flowing safely and efficiently every day.

About Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

At CCEP, we produce, distribute, and sell millions of beverages every day. Together with 42,000 colleagues across 31 countries, we make magic happen every day. In the Netherlands, we are proud of our CO₂-neutral production facility in Dongen. We operate on biofuels and use 100% recycled plastic in our bottles (excluding caps and labels). Our ambition? To be and remain the best beverage sales and distribution company, with sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

About The Role

As an Engineer Operational Technology & Cybersecurity in our site Dongen, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable, secure, and efficient operation of operational and digital systems within our production and logistics environment. Working closely with local maintenance teams, engineering functions, and digital transformation stakeholders, you will support the deployment, optimization, and continuous improvement of OT and cybersecurity solutions that keep our production and logistics running safely and efficiently. You will act as a technical expert for OT infrastructure, industrial automation systems, and cybersecurity initiatives, helping to drive innovation while maintaining the highest operational standards.

Your Responsibilities:

• Define, implement, and maintain Operational Technology (OT) standards, architectures, and best practices across the site in alignment with the CCEP OT strategy.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, and security of OT systems by managing incidents, troubleshooting issues, implementing corrective actions, and overseeing system lifecycle activities, including patches, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Support and drive OT cybersecurity initiatives through security monitoring, incident response, and the implementation of the Global OT Cybersecurity Strategy.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage service delivery, technical requirements, system performance, and data backup and recovery strategies.
• Lead the continuous improvement of manufacturing and logistics systems by optimizing machine software, automation platforms, visualization tools, and sharing best practices across sites.
• Manage and support OT and digital transformation projects, including the deployment of new technologies, system implementations, and investment initiatives that improve operational performance and cybersecurity.
• Train and coach site teams on the effective and secure use of OT systems while identifying and addressing capability development needs.

Who We’re Looking For

• A technical degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, IT, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Siemens S5/S7, TIA Portal), industrial automation systems, and industrial networks.
• Knowledge of data management, operational data systems, databases, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles, or the willingness and ability to develop this expertise.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A structured and analytical mindset, with the ability to solve problems and optimize processes.
• Experience delivering training and confidently engaging with a variety of stakeholders.
• A proactive, service-oriented team player with strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.

The Team:

Join an international Operational Technology experts team across France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland. The team plays a key role in shaping the digital CSSC strategy across multiple countries, providing a unique opportunity to collaborate with experts from diverse backgrounds, influence large-scale transformation programs, and build a strong international network within the company.

What do we offer you?

• A competitive salary aligned with your experience and background.
• A 13th-month salary payment.
• An annual performance-based bonus.
• As an employee, you can participate in our employee share purchase plan, allowing you to contribute to and benefit directly from the success of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.
• Pension scheme and collective health insurance.
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer (up to 60 km).
• 25 vacation days per year.
• 8% holiday allowance.

Ready for your next technical challenge?

Do you recognize yourself in this role and would you like to contribute to a production environment where technology, innovation, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do? Application deadline: 30 September 2026.