About this role
Job Description: Automation Engineer (IT/OT Specialist)
Experience : 6 - 8 Years Industry : Beverage / Food / Pharma Manufacturing Plant
Position Summary
Candidate should have hands on IT-OT integration & SCADA (Ignition) Specialist with 8-10 years of experience in industrial IT systems within FMCG / Beverage manufacturing. The candidate must be capable of independently maintaining Ignition SCADA architecture, industrial networks, IT-OT communication and OT cybersecurity, while ensuring compliance with global automation and IT standards. The role requires strong expertise in Ignition SCADA, Kepware OPC, MongoDB, industrial network architecture and integration with PLC / MES / SAP systems, along with coordination with Global Automation Teams / OEMs / for solution approvals and implementations.
Key Responsibilities
IT-OT Automation Architecture & Plant Support (Primary Role)
Maintain plant-level IT -OT network & Ignition SCADA architecture.Ensure uptime and performance of SCADA Applications, Historian, and OT assigned servers.Provide Developmental front-end support for:SCADA visualizationLine monitoring dashboardsOEE data systemsCentral command centre systemsTroubleshoot plant-wide:SCADA application connectivity issuesOPC communication failuresDatabase latency issuesNetwork interruptionsEnsure secure integration between IT & OT layers. Ignition SCADA & Application Management
Configure and maintain:Ignition GatewayRedundancy setupPerspective & Vision modulesDevelop and maintain:Standardized HMI screen templatesAlarm structuresTag architectureUDT structuresEnsure screen design compliance with:Global automation standardsCybersecurity guidelinesCorporate HMI design philosophyMaintain version control and backup procedures. OPC, Database & Data Management
Configure and maintain:Kepware OPC ServerOPC UA communicationManage and optimize:MongoDBSQL DatabasesHistorian systemsHandle:Database tuningBackup & restoration proceduresData integrity checksEnsure reliable data exchange between:PLCIgnitionSAP / MESOEE systems Industrial Network & Infrastructure Management
Design and implement:Industrial network architectureVLAN segmentationManaged switches configurationConfigure & maintain:Firewalls (Industrial & IT layer)Server environments (Windows Server / Virtual Machines)Domain policies (if applicable)Ensure compliance with:Global IT & Automation standardsCybersecurity policiesConduct periodic network health assessments. Global Coordination & Compliance
Present and obtain approvals for:New automation or IT-OT solutionsArchitecture changesCybersecurity upgradesEnsure alignment with:Global Automation StandardsGlobal IT Security FrameworkInfrastructure compliance guidelinesSupport internal and global audits.Maintain updated documentation:Network topologyServer architectureFirewall rulesData flow diagrams Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
Proficiency Required
Ignition SCADA (Vision / Perspective)
Expert
Kepware OPC Server
Advanced
MongoDB / SQL Database Management
Advanced
Industrial Network Design
Strong
Firewall Configuration (IT & OT)
Good
Windows Server / VM Management
Strong
Cybersecurity Compliance
Strong
Global Documentation Standards
Strong
IT - OT Net Work Architecture & Config
Strong
Preferred Experience
Experience in Beverage / FMCG / Pharma manufacturing environment.Exposure to plant-wide centralized monitoring systems.Experience integrating Ignition with Allen-Bradley PLCs.Knowledge of SAP / MES / OEE integration / Ignition Platform is Must.Exposure to Industry 4.0 & Unified Namespace (UNS) architecture. Behavioural Competencies
Strong system ownership mindset.Structured documentation approach.Ability to coordinate with global stakeholders.High analytical troubleshooting capability.Strong communication for cross-functional alignment. Educational Qualification
Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.
KPIs
SCADA & Network system uptime 99+%Intralogistics devices AMR / ASRS / Networking & Automation up time 99+%Network availability 99+%Cybersecurity audit compliance scoreData integrity reliabilityZero critical audit observationsSuccessful global solution approvals Automation, Information Technology (IT) Systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Network Systems
Location(s): India
City/Cities: Pune
Travel Required: 00% - 25%
Relocation Provided: Yes
Job Posting End Date: August 24, 2026
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
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