Process Automation Engineer (Manufacturing)

Jollibee Group; Laguna; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenith Foods Corporation in the Philippines seeks a Process Automation Engineer to lead and execute automation projects that improve manufacturing productivity for the JFC Group’s commissaries. Hybrid work setup available in Canlubang, Laguna, with emphasis on delivering sustainable, high-impact solutions.

The successful candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering (licensed preferred) and at least five years of experience in process innovation, automation, and PLC-based control systems within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any engineering field, licensed preferred.
• At least five years of experience in process innovation and automation in a food manufacturing industry.
• Expertise in electromechanics, mechanization, automation systems, control technologies and PLC programming.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to conduct site visits.
• Willing to be assigned on a hybrid setup in Canlubang, Laguna.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate opportunities for automation and process innovation across manufacturing sites.
• Develop and document project scope through a comprehensive project scope lock sheet.
• Lead the supplier selection process, ensuring alignment with technical and business requirements.
• Prepare and submit project funding proposals; secure approvals from management.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to validate equipment performance.
• Oversee end-to-end installation, qualification, and handover to manufacturing operations.

Skills

Automation systems

PLC programming

Electromechanics

Cross-functional collaboration

Site visits

Hybrid setup

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Licensed engineer

Job description

The Process Automation Engineer is responsible for leading and executing automation and process improvement projects aimed at enhancing manufacturing productivity across the JFC Group’s commissaries. This role ensures all projects align with company standards for equipment procurement, installation, and qualification. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, both internal and external, to deliver high-impact, sustainable solutions.

• Identify and evaluate opportunities for automation and process innovation across manufacturing sites.

• Develop and document project scope through a comprehensive project scope lock sheet.

• Lead the selection process for suppliers, ensuring alignment with technical and business requirements.

• Prepare and submit project funding proposals; secure necessary approvals from management.

• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to validate equipment performance prior to deployment.

• Oversee the end-to-end execution of new equipment installation, qualification, and successful handover to manufacturing operations.

Job Qualifications:

• A graduate of Bachelor's Degree in any Engineering course, preferably a licensed Engineer.

• Must have at least five (5) years experience in process innovation and automation in a food manufacturing industry.

• Possesses strong expertise in electromechanics, mechanization, automation systems, control technologies, and PLC programming.

• Possess excellent communication and collaboration skills and ability to work under pressure.

• Willing to conduct site visits as required.

• Willing to be assigned on a hybrid setup in Canlubang, Laguna.

*Zenith Foods Corporation, the hiring entity, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jollibee Foods Corporation.