Lead Equipment Compliance Engineer

The Coca-Cola Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Manager, Equipment Compliance Engineer to lead testing, calibration, and validation across beverage equipment, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal quality guidelines. You will bridge lab execution with data analytics, coordinating with engineering and quality teams to advance certification readiness and testing methodologies for future platforms.

This role emphasizes hands‑on engineering, process improvement, and scalable compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (Industrial Engineering or Chemical Engineering considered).
• 1–3 years of experience in testing, quality assurance, or engineering support roles within a consumer goods, foodservice, or equipment-related industry.
• Proficiency in executing hands‑on testing and validation, including lab equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Skilled in collecting, analyzing, and translating performance data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Ability to systematically troubleshoot testing methodologies and equipment configurations while adhering to compliance protocols.
• Knowledge of IoT‑enabled systems and data-driven analytics for equipment performance monitoring preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems, including dispensers, coolers, and vending technology.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to support cross‑functional engineering projects and external supplier engagements.
• Strong organizational ability to maintain streamlined testing workflows and deliver accurate documentation under evolving timelines.
• Adaptability in adopting new testing technologies and compliance processes to enable continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Execute compliance and performance testing on beverage equipment such as dispensers, coolers, and vending machines, ensuring alignment with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate complex lab instrumentation and test rigs while maintaining organized and efficient lab workflows.
• Maintain and upgrade the Engineering Lab infrastructure, ensuring availability and readiness of tools, materials, and digital resources for ongoing compliance activities.
• Develop and refine testing procedures, operating manuals, and documentation to support standardization, certification, and internal quality validation requirements.
• Collect, record, and analyze test results using digital tools, identifying anomalies and supporting resolution through actionable insights.
• Generate detailed compliance reports and performance summaries for use in certifications, design refinement, and stakeholder updates.
• Assist in IoT-based monitoring and data analysis for deployed equipment to identify trends affecting compliance and performance reliability.
• Support certification submissions by ensuring technical documentation meets regulatory and specifications across regions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to troubleshoot identified design issues, ensuring timely resolution aligned to project timelines.
• Engage in cross-functional efforts that bridge engineering, quality, and innovation initiatives, contributing to modernization of testing capabilities and improved validation processes.

Skills

Lab testing

Data analysis

Calibration

IoT analytics

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Lab instrumentation

Test rigs

IoT platforms

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Manager, Equipment Compliance Engineer to lead testing, calibration, and validation across beverage equipment, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal quality guidelines. You will bridge lab execution with data analytics, coordinating with engineering and quality teams to advance certification readiness and testing methodologies for future platforms.

This role emphasizes hands‑on engineering, process improvement, and scalable compliance