Process Innovation & Automation Engineer

Jollibee Group of Companies; Calamba; Hybrid; PHP 558,000 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is looking for a Process Innovation & Automation Engineer to lead automation and process improvement projects. The role involves enhancing manufacturing productivity and ensuring alignment with company procurement standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least five years of experience in manufacturing, especially food. Strong skills in automation and control technologies are required. This position includes hybrid work in Canlubang, Laguna.

Qualifications

• At least five years experience in engineering and maintenance in a manufacturing industry.
• Strong expertise in automation and control technologies.
• Ability to work under pressure and conduct site visits.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate opportunities for automation and process innovation.
• Develop and document project scope through a comprehensive project scope lock sheet.
• Lead the selection process for suppliers.
• Prepare and submit project funding proposals to management.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for equipment performance.
• Oversee execution of new equipment installation and qualification.

Skills

Electromechanics

Mechanization

Automation systems

Control technologies

PLC programming

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Process Innovation & Automation Engineer

The Process Innovation and 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.

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 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 engineering & maintenance in a manufacturing industry, preferably in a food manufacturing setup.
• 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.
• Will be assigned on a hybrid setup in Canlubang, Laguna.

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