Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. · 3 months ago
Sr Automation Controls Engineer
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $134K/yr
5+ years expKeurig Dr Pepper Inc. is a leading beverage company in North America, seeking a Sr Automation Controls Engineer to develop and improve automated control systems for manufacturing processes. The role involves designing automated solutions, supporting equipment optimization, and managing automation-centric projects.
CoffeeFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design, develop, enhance and implement automated solutions that improve employee safety, product quality, manufacturing efficiencies, and reduce costs
Support the commissioning and optimization of both new and existing manufacturing equipment
Troubleshoot and repair existing manufacturing equipment
Design, implement and support automated system networks
Manage change control and system documentation
Ensure business continuity through industry standards and good engineering practices
Develop controls and automation skills and capabilities within the maintenance and engineering team. The goal is to enable the technicians to perform appropriate controls and electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting prior to calling the controls engineer
Develop/support and implement data acquisition and reporting systems to support testing and evaluation work in accordance company and site goals
Initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control automation centric projects
Manage and coordinate activity on capital and continuous improvement projects
Interface with and support manufacturing department heads and supervisors as needed to support automated systems and processes
Interface with and support other Keurig Dr Pepper Engineering Disciplines
Interface with and direct vendors and contractors
Preparation and administration of training for maintenance and operations personnel
Follows all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and safety requirements as defined by Keurig Dr Pepper
Able to set priorities based on production needs
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of Industrial Automation experience in a manufacturing environment
Extensive PLC programming experience is required. Prefer Allen-Bradley systems experience including, but not limited to, the Rockwell FactoryTalk suite of software, Logix platform, and proficient understanding of Allen-Bradley industrial networks
Working knowledge industrial communication protocol
Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems
Preferred
Hands on electrical experience with control panels and electrical circuits
Good working knowledge of robotic control systems, preferably with FANUC
Good working knowledge of variable speed and servo drives, preferably Allen-Bradley
Knowledge of visual basic and databases a plus
Possess a good understanding of computer and industrial networks
Ability to work hours outside of routine schedule as necessary
Lean Manufacturing experiences a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time)
401k with company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Mileage Reimbursement
Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
Benefits eligible Day 1!
Company
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with annual revenue in excess of $14.1 billion and nearly 28,000 employees.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$49.52BKey Investors
Starboard ValueJAB Holding Company
2025-10-27Post Ipo Equity· $7B
2025-10-13Post Ipo Equity
2025-08-25Post Ipo Debt· $18.96B
Leadership Team
G
George Lagoudakis
SVP Finance US Refreshment Beverages
J
Jane Gelfand
Senior Vice President, Strategic Finance & Capital Markets
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