CPS SG Automation Engineer

Based in Tuas, Singapore

Please note that due to Singapore statutory regulations, we will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require Coca-Cola's sponsorship of a visa.

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Pacific Refreshments Pte Ltd (Coca-Cola Singapore) is a strategic concentrate manufacturing plant in Asia. We are an export facility, specializing in the manufacturing of concentrates and beverage bases, with a complex portfolio, supporting the ASEAN, South Pacific and Southwest Asia business units.

We are on a journey of growth - having completed the construction and expansion of our site towards doubling our manufacturing capacity in recent years. We have also embarked on our digital transformation journey, striving to be the Lighthouse for the Consumer Products Supply (CPS) plants in Asia and to be a leader in digital transformation.

Pacific Refreshments Pte Ltd is a winner of the '2020 HR Asia Best Companies to Work For' Award.

KEY DUTIES
Objective: Support technical aspects of the Liquids / Dry Parts Value work-stream from a core, automation engineering-based skillset, associated with Batch, PLC and SCADA systems.

The role would be knowledgeable on the process mechanical and electrical systems within the plant and would be a subject matter expert in at least one area of the plant control system.

This involves understanding at PLC level, machines and processes that support the overall automated production systems which run on a 24-hour basis.

The automation engineer provides a troubleshooting service as batches are released by Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platform, and executed by Batch control system. This forms the basis of automated traceability for KORE compliance.

Provide technical support of our SCADA and HMI system, which is used for production monitoring and display of complex process and packaging systems. Troubleshooting of ERP to PLC interfaces will also be needed where enterprise to shopfloor communications are heavily utilized in the production environment.

In addition to technical reactive support, the role involves developing proactive automation solutions for scope, cost, schedule evaluation and stakeholder management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply proactive and methodical approach to troubleshooting daily shift production issues with cross functional teams comprising shift managers, technicians, engineers, quality, and safety personnel.
• Implement small to medium projects as agreed in local site prioritization and financial requirements and constraints of capital or local operational expense systems.
• Take ownership and lead the development, agreement, and execution of cross functional resolution plans to address gaps in throughput, quality, safety, and environmental metrics.
• Manage automation centered projects & control system modifications, ensuring that verification & validation procedures are implemented.
• Develop comprehensive obsolescence profiles for hardware and software systems for 5, 10, 15-year time horizons.
• Support to CAPEX project team as the subject matter expert from an automation point of view.

QUALIFICATIONS & RELATED EXPERIENCE

• Working knowledge in liquid batching processing, filling and conveyor lines is an advantage.
• Should possess comprehensive knowledge of PLC, SCADA systems, IT and IoT platforms, as well as experience in Digital Manufacturing operations grounded in real-world project work.
• PLC Programming: Allen Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens S7. Experience in FactoryTalk product suite is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial control networks: EthernetIP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profinet.
• Electrical & Instrumentation expertise.
• Knowledge of Batch control, industrial gateway and ERP connectivity.
• Experience in VB, MSSQL, Java and Python, as well as networking, is an advantage.
• Self-directed and take initiative.
• Outstanding project management, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to work and deliver results in dynamic environments while adhering to specified deadlines.
• Track record of delivering projects in a highly automated environment. Should be able to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Preferable 5 years relevant experience is essential (programming, systems support), preferably in a food or process environment.