Operations Technology Engineer

Job Overview Operations Technology Engineer under little or no supervision, chooses hardware, develops software and documentation. Verifies and maintains compliance to appropriate code and in-house standards and practices. Mentors junior level engineers and manages 3rd party contractors. Recommends technical direction and new technologies. Utilizes off the shelf and custom solutions to solve and improve manufacturing equipment. Troubleshoots, debugs, starts-up and maintains new and currently installed automated machines. Takes lead role and responsibility of major projects. Presents ideas and concepts to project stakeholders. This role is remote, but will have travel responsibilities to manufacturing sites around the United States. Scope Develops solution to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives. Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards. Considered expert in field within organization. Impact Effects of decisions are long-lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organization. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would result in the expenditure of large amounts of company resources. Liaison Serves as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives. Supervision Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment. Responsibilities + Lead PLC/SCADA standardization across the manufacturing network + Provide technical support to operations and project teams to solve dynamic problems and improve productivity + Support standardization and continuous improvement of KDP manufacturing data collection and reporting systems + Work with internal and 3rd party support teams to drive technical issues to resolution + Contribute to the development of strategic initiatives such as predictive analytics, IIOT and advanced automation concepts + Work with IT teams to ensure seamless patching and updates to manufacturing applications and servers + Work with IT teams to deliver best in class OT cybersecurity + Maintain controls & automation equipment standards Requirements Qualifications + BS in Engineering or equivalent experience required + 10+ Years of Industrial Automation experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred + 5+ years of Operations Technology experience in a manufacturing setting is required + Extensive PLC programming experience is required + Prefer Allen-Bradley systems experience including, but not limited to, the Rockwell FactoryTalk suite of software, Logixplatform, and proficient understanding of Allen-Bradley industrial networks + Good working knowledge of SCADA systems is required + Preferably GE iFix and and/or Ignition + 5+ years of process and/or packaging automation experience highly preferred + Good working knowledge of variable speed and servo drives is required + Good working knowledge of robotic control systems is required + Preferably GE-Fanuc + Possess a good understanding of computer and industrial networks is required + Ability to effectively perform in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment is required + GE Plant Applications experience a plus + Siemens, B&R, Beckhoff development experience a plus + Working knowledge of databases a plus + Preferred experience with technologies including Aseptic, Coffee handling and production, manufacturing equipment including Fillers, Cappers, Conveyance, Packers, Palletizers, Control Systems, RO, and Batch/CIP systems Company Overview Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America with dual headquarters in Burlington, MA and Plano, TX, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the 1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig, Dr Pepper, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Canada Dry, Snapple, Bai, Motts and The Original Donut Shop. The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America. Benefits built for you: Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Created: 2025-10-04