Engineering Automation Engineer

Coke Florida is looking for an Automation Engineer based out of our Tampa HQ location. We’re currently looking for 8:00am- 5:00pm, Monday- Friday. What you’ll do: As Coke Florida’s Automation Engineer, you will lead the strategy, design and execution of automation initiatives across Coke Florida’s manufacturing and distribution network. This role owns the full lifecycle of automation solutions, which includes concept and business case development through implementation, integration and performance stabilization. This position drives scalable, standardized automation platforms aligns to the network strategy ensuring solutions deliver on safety, performance and ROI. The Automation Engineer will partner cross-functionally with finance, distribution, planning and manufacturing to help influence others, guide multiple projects while establishing governance, best practices and long-term automation decisions. Roles and Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of multi-stie automation initiatives, including planning, design, cost estimation, execution and performance ramp-up Develop, valid and champion business cases (ROI, payback, cost-benefit, etc.) to support future company investments Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize automation investments aligning to network strategy, productivity and capital efficiency goals. Establish and manage standardized testing, commissioning, and maintenance protocols across Coke Florida facilities Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for automation systems, material handling, and warehouse technologies Lead integration of automation platforms with enterprise systems such as (Coca-Cola North America (CONA), manufacturing systems and related technologies) Provide technical oversight for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Advanced Process Control (APC) environments to optimize performance and reliability Standardize automation designs, specifications and best practices to enable scalable deployments across the network Lead identification and mitigation of risks associated with automation systems, such as machine guarding, material handling hazards and elevated work environments Lead systems integrators, contractors and external partners deliver high-quality automation solutions Drive alignment and decision making across complex, milt-site initiatives Education and Skills Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related field) 6+ years’ experience in automation, controls engineering, or material handling systems in a manufacturing or distribution environment Proven experience managing capital projects from concept through commissioning Strong knowledge of PLCs (preferably Allen Bradley), SCADA and warehouse management systems Proven track record of delivering capital automation (or similar) projects ($1M-$20M) from concept through commissioning and stabilization Knowledge of Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) and automated material handling systems (conveyance, robotics, etc. Excellent communication skills to include: Ability to demonstrate high emotional intelligence Ability to influence without authority Prepare and conduct complex meetings for range of audience Proven ability to have difficult conversations Additional skills and education that will strengthen your candidacy: Previous experience working on a high-volume Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment Exposure to enterprise systems such as SAP Advanced knowledge of material flow, warehouse automation and robotics PMP Certification Master’s degree in engineering or similar field