Automation & Digitalization Engineer

Job Description

The Automation & Digitalization Engineer is responsible for driving automation, optimization, and digital transformation across factory operations. This role requires a technically strong, hands‑on engineer with deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, engineering project management, and modern automated/digital environments.

The position plays a key role in simplifying manual work, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring the selection, implementation, and integration of suitable automation and digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Automate and optimize existing manufacturing processes to reduce manual operations.
• Identify and implement digitalization opportunities across production.
• Select, specify, and order equipment based on process needs.
• Work with suppliers and global engineering teams to evaluate technical solutions.
• Lead or support end-to-end implementation of automation projects.
• Prepare technical documentation and layouts (AutoCAD).
• Integrate data and digital tools for process visibility (e.g., Power BI).
• Ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards.
• Manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets and plant system contracts.
• Ensure operational continuity by resolving technical issues with minimal downtime.

Contribute to site automation/digitalization roadmap and prepare AOP inputs.
 

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics or related technical field.
• Strong electrotechnical foundation is mandatory.
• Engineering experience within manufacturing or industrial facilities.
• Proven work in project teams (project engineering, implementation of engineering solutions).
• Experience in automated and digitalized production environments.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and comfortable working conditions at our Lviv Plant.
• Compensation & benefits, including insurance and meal allowance.
• Rewards & recognition opportunities.
• Learning and development opportunities in a multicultural environment.
• An open and collaborative management culture.
• The opportunity to work on cross-functional projects that have a direct impact on Plant performance and business results.
• The opportunity to grow your expertise across manufacturing, project management, supply chain and Plant operations.
   

Ready to make an impact?

If you enjoy connecting people, processes, and production and turning projects into tangible results on the shop floor, we would love to hear from you.

Join JDE Peet’s and help us create a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.