Automation Technician - Nights

The Coca-Cola Company; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking an Automation Technician for its Auburndale, FL facility. The role focuses on maintaining and optimizing advanced control systems to ensure safe, reliable beverage production.

You will troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and networks, interpret schematics, and perform preventive maintenance under GMP standards. This position requires strong electrical knowledge and compliance with NFPA 70E and NEC/UL508A.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical diploma or associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in automation, controls, or electrical maintenance in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proficiency with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems and instrumentation.
• Familiar with NEC/UL508A, NFPA 70E safety practices.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and P&ID diagrams.
• Knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet) and basic IT networking.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PLC systems, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, sensors, and networks to minimize downtime.
• Interpret wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and P&ID diagrams to assess system health.
• Install, configure, test automation components, and ensure safe operation per standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance to extend asset life and reliability.
• Maintain CMMS records for parts usage, repairs, and asset history.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to implement changes and improvements.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI diagnostics

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation

Education

Technical diploma/Associate in Electrical Automation

Tools

CMMS

Ethernet/IP/DeviceNet/ControlNet

VFDs and servo systems

Job description

At The Coca‑Cola Company, our purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference every day. In our Auburndale manufacturing facility, automation is essential to delivering high-quality beverages efficiently and sustainably. We are looking for an Automation Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance advanced control systems that keep production running at its best. This role combines technical expertise with a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Conduct advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on PLC systems, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo systems, industrial networks, sensors, and control systems to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.

• Interpret and utilize PLC code, wiring schematics, ladder logic, and P&ID diagrams to assess system health and implement corrective measures.

• Install, configure, and test automation components and electrical systems, ensuring safe and reliable equipment operation in compliance with regulatory and internal standards.

• Monitor performance of automated systems and execute preventive maintenance activities to extend asset life and improve reliability.

• Apply knowledge of electrical safety practices such as LOTO, Arc Flash protocols, and NFPA 70E to maintain a safe working environment.

• Maintain and update accurate asset and maintenance records within a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), including parts usage and repair logs.

• Evaluate automation and control processes for efficiency and identify areas for improvement to reduce resource consumption and support sustainability goals.

• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to implement system modifications, new installations, and process enhancements aligned with production needs.

• Perform calibration of process instruments measuring temperature, pressure, flow, level, and composition to maintain product quality and regulatory compliance.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to automation, maintenance planning, and reliability processes across manufacturing operations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Technical diploma, associate degree, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of applied experience in automation, controls, or electrical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLC programs, HMIs, VFD drives, servo systems, and industrial instrumentation.

• Strong understanding of electrical codes and standards, including NEC and UL508A, as well as safe work practices aligned with NFPA 70E.

• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and technical documentation for complex control systems.

• Working knowledge of industrial network protocols such as Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and ControlNet; familiarity with switches, routers, and network architecture in an operational setting.

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose system faults using advanced diagnostic tools such as voltmeters, multimeters, and network analyzers.

• Competence in CMMS usage for recording maintenance activities, managing work orders, and tracking asset history.

• Commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and operational excellence in a food and beverage production environment.

• Adaptability to evolving technologies, including digital and AI-enabled maintenance platforms, and willingness to continuously develop skills in automation trends.

What We’ll Do for You

• Provide opportunities to develop professional expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies and digital systems in a globally recognized organization.

• Equip you with tools and training to deepen skills in automation, systems integration, and predictive maintenance techniques, ensuring long-term career growth.

• Offer exposure to cross-functional projects focused on optimizing productivity, efficiency, and quality across one of the largest beverage production networks.

• Create an environment where innovation, safety, and sustainability are central to your work, empowering you to make meaningful contributions every day.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.