Sr Automation Controls Engineer

Job Overview

Relocation benefits available. This position is located at our Ottumwa, IA facility.

The Principal Automation Control Engineer works independently to choose hardware, develop software and documentation, and verify compliance with industry and company standards. He/She mentors junior EMTs and electricians, manages third‑party contractors, and recommends technical direction and new technologies. The role employs off‑the‑shelf and custom solutions to improve manufacturing equipment, troubleshoots, debugs, start‑ups and maintains automated machines, leads major projects, and presents ideas and concepts to stakeholders.

• 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 third‑party support teams to drive technical issues to resolution
• Contribute to 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
• Partner with maintenance and operations to provide training and create troubleshooting guides for recurring issues as needed

• Salary range: $96,800 - $120,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401(k) with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
• Benefits eligible Day 1!

• BS in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of industrial automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive PLC programming experience is required, with preference for Allen‑Bradley systems and the Rockwell Factory Talk suite, Logix platform, and Allen‑Bradley industrial networks.
• Good working knowledge of SCADA/HMI systems, preferably GE iFix and/or Ignition.
• 5+ years of process and/or packaging automation experience.
• Good working knowledge of variable speed and servo drives.
• Good working knowledge of robotic control systems, preferably GE‑Fanuc.
• Good understanding of computer and industrial networks.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic work environment.
• GE Plant Applications experience is a plus.
• Experience with Siemens, Bosch & Rexroth, Beckhoff development is a plus.
• Working knowledge of databases is a plus.
• Familiarity with PM, work order, and asset creation/management.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal‑opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.