Job Description Summary:
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 visualization
Line monitoring dashboards
OEE data systems
Central command centre systems
Troubleshoot plant-wide:
SCADA application connectivity issues
OPC communication failures
Database latency issues
Network interruptions
Ensure secure integration between IT & OT layers.
Ignition SCADA & Application Management
Configure and maintain:
Ignition Gateway
Redundancy setup
Perspective & Vision modules
Develop and maintain:
Standardized HMI screen templates
Alarm structures
Tag architecture
UDT structures
Ensure screen design compliance with:
Global automation standards
Cybersecurity guidelines
Corporate HMI design philosophy
Maintain version control and backup procedures.
OPC, Database & Data Management
Configure and maintain:
Kepware OPC Server
OPC UA communication
Manage and optimize:
MongoDB
SQL Databases
Historian systems
Handle:
Database tuning
Backup & restoration procedures
Data integrity checks
Ensure reliable data exchange between:
PLC
Ignition
SAP / MES
OEE systems
Industrial Network & Infrastructure Management
Design and implement:
Industrial network architecture
VLAN segmentation
Managed switches configuration
Configure & maintain:
Firewalls (Industrial & IT layer)
Server environments (Windows Server / Virtual Machines)
Domain policies (if applicable)
Ensure compliance with:
Global IT & Automation standards
Cybersecurity policies
Conduct periodic network health assessments.
Global Coordination & Compliance
Present and obtain approvals for:
New automation or IT-OT solutions
Architecture changes
Cybersecurity upgrades
Ensure alignment with:
Global Automation Standards
Global IT Security Framework
Infrastructure compliance guidelines
Support internal and global audits.
Maintain updated documentation:
Network topology
Server architecture
Firewall rules
Data 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 score
Data integrity reliability
Zero critical audit observations
Successful global solution approvals
Skills:
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.