Automation and Engineering Controls Manager

Reyes Holdings, L.L.C.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Match

PTO

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with leadership capabilities to develop and execute automation roadmaps across IIoT, robotics, and SCADA systems. You will oversee projects from concept through commissioning, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure documentation aligns with standards.

The role requires a strong background in PLCs, robotics, and control systems, along with a commitment to food safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of related experience and 4+ years of leadership.
• GED/HS diploma with 9+ years of specific experience and 6+ years of leadership.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation roadmaps, including IIoT, robotics, and SCADA systems, to improve manufacturing performance.
• Oversee project lifecycles from concept to commissioning, including budgets, timelines, and SOPs/manuals.
• Troubleshoot and support PLCs, robotics, and control systems to reduce downtime.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process robustness, efficiency, and safety.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop engineering personnel.
• Ensure all automation systems meet food safety, sanitary design, and regulatory requirements.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

Skills

Automation

Industrial robotics

SCADA

PLC troubleshooting

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma / GED

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling!

• Shift: Full Time, flexibility to cover needs across all shifts
• Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education Reimbursement

If you enjoy our products, you’ll really enjoy being a part of our team!

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement automation roadmaps, including IIoT, robotics, and SCADA systems, to improve manufacturing performance
• Oversee project lifecycles from concept to commissioning, including managing budgets, timelines, and technical documentation (i.e. SOPs, manuals)
• Troubleshoot and support PLCs, robotics, and control systems, reducing downtime and resolving technical issues
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process robustness, efficiency, and safety
• Supervise, mentor, and develop engineering personnel
• Ensure all automation systems meet food safety, sanitary design, and regulatory requirements
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6 plus years of related experience and 4 plus years of leadership experience or High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) with 9 plus years of specific experience and 6 plus years of leadership experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree

Benefits

At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Benefits, and complimentary Health Screenings.

Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands

Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check and Drug Screening

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Pay Transparency

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.