Director of Engineering, Electrical Controls & OT Cybersecurity

Position Overview:

Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. We strive to provide cutting-edge excellence in ingredients, innovation, engineering, and manufacturing operations.

This role is responsible for leading capital engineering projects supporting North American Operating Unit (NAOU) manufacturing and supply chain facilities. The position focuses on industrial automation, controls modernization, OT cybersecurity, manufacturing technology, digital transformation, equipment reliability, and operational improvements. The engineer will partner with plant teams, system integrators, IT organizations, equipment suppliers, and subject matter experts to successfully deliver projects from concept through startup while ensuring alignment with corporate engineering standards, cybersecurity requirements, and operational objectives.

The role contributes to manufacturing modernization initiatives through the deployment of automation and control system solutions that improve safety, reliability, productivity, asset utilization, operational visibility, and cybersecurity resilience across manufacturing operations.

What You'll Do for Us

Capital Project Engineering:

• Manage capital projects from concept development through commissioning and startup.

• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, business justifications, and execution strategies.

• Coordinate with plant operations, maintenance, quality, safety, procurement, IT, and external engineering partners.

• Support factory modernization, equipment replacement, capacity expansion, controls upgrades, and reliability improvement initiatives.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with engineering standards.

• Drive standardization and implementation of engineering best practices across manufacturing facilities.

• Lead project risk assessments, technical reviews, and startup readiness activities.

Controls, Automation & Manufacturing Technology:

• Lead industrial automation and control system projects across manufacturing facilities.

• Develop and implement PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, drives, motion control, and process control solutions supporting manufacturing operations.

• Support control system modernization initiatives including equipment upgrades, lifecycle management, obsolescence replacement, and process improvements.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance through automation, advanced controls, and manufacturing technologies.

• Collaborate with plant operations, maintenance, engineering teams, IT/OT resources, and system integrators to execute automation project deliverables.

• Support integration of manufacturing systems with data historians, reporting platforms, MES, and enterprise systems.

• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and operational handoff activities.

• Ensure control system designs align with company engineering standards and cybersecurity requirements.

Digital Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement:

• Support implementation of digital manufacturing, connected factory, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

• Leverage manufacturing data, analytics, visualization tools, and automation technologies to improve operational decision-making.

• Identify and implement technologies that improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, and process performance.

• Contribute to automation and manufacturing technology roadmaps supporting long-term facility modernization strategies.

• Enhance operational visibility through improved data collection, reporting, and system integration solutions.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives through technology-enabled process optimization.

OT Cybersecurity & Industrial Systems Governance:

• Partner with OT cybersecurity, IT, and plant engineering teams to ensure manufacturing systems are deployed securely and reliably.

• Incorporate OT cybersecurity requirements into capital project design, implementation, and commissioning activities.

• Support development and maintenance of secure industrial control system architectures aligned with corporate standards.

• Evaluate industrial network segmentation, remote access solutions, backup strategies, disaster recovery plans, and system resiliency requirements during project execution.

• Assist with lifecycle planning and risk management for control systems, industrial networking infrastructure, and manufacturing technology assets.

• Support compliance with OT cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and internal governance requirements.

• Participate in cybersecurity assessments, remediation activities, and technology modernization initiatives.

• Maintain awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity best practices impacting industrial control environments.

Scope and Impact:

• Supports North American Operating Unit (NAOU) manufacturing and supply chain facilities.

• Leads capital projects that improve automation capability, operational performance, equipment reliability, cybersecurity posture, and manufacturing modernization.

• Influences engineering standards, control system architectures, and technology adoption across multiple manufacturing locations.

• Partners with plant leadership and technical teams to achieve business objectives through strategic capital investments.

• Drives the deployment of scalable, maintainable, and secure automation solutions that support long-term operational goals.

Communication Focus:

• Manufacturing Plant Leadership Teams

• Supply Chain Engineering Teams

• Controls and Automation Subject Matter Experts

• OT Cybersecurity and IT Teams

• Maintenance and Reliability Organizations

• External Engineering Firms and System Integrators

• Equipment Suppliers and Contractors

• Corporate Engineering and Manufacturing Technology Teams

What You'll Need

Functional Skills (Required):

• Capital Project Management

• Capital Project Execution

• Industrial Controls and Automation

• PLC, HMI, and SCADA Systems

• Manufacturing Systems Integration

• Engineering Problem Solving

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement

• Industrial Networking Fundamentals

Functional Skills (Preferred):

• Industrial Control System (ICS) Cybersecurity

• ISA/IEC 62443 Awareness

• Industrial Network Architecture

• Digital Manufacturing / Industry 4.0

• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

• Data Analytics and Visualization

• System Integration and Commissioning

• Supply Chain Manufacturing Operations

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical discipline.

• 5+ years of manufacturing, automation, controls, systems integration, or project engineering experience.

• Demonstrated success leading capital projects in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting industrial automation and control systems.

• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial instrumentation, drives, and process controls.

• Understanding of industrial communications protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, and related technologies.

• Knowledge of industrial network architecture and manufacturing system integration concepts.

• Working knowledge of OT cybersecurity principles, secure system design, and industrial control system risk management.

• Familiarity with ISA/IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, or related industrial cybersecurity standards is preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

• Experience within food, beverage, consumer products, or process manufacturing environments is preferred.

What We Can Do For You

• Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global technology leaders that will expand your network and expose you to emerging technologies and techniques.

• Iconic Brand: Work on the most recognized brand in the world and be part of developing the brand's next chapter.

• Learning Culture: Access to resources such as LinkedIn Learning and management programs that give you the resources to continually develop your skills and knowledge.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.Accountability, Accountability, Authentication, Automation Control System (ACS), Beverage Industry, Business Continuity, Capital Projects, Computer Backups, ControlNet, Control System Designs, Control Systems Engineering, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Cyber Defense, Cybersecurity, Design, DeviceNet, Digital Manufacturing, Digital Solutions, Digital Transformation, Disaster Recovery (DR), Electrical Control System, Electrical Engineering, Ethernet IP, Firewalls, Hardware Systems {+ 27 more}

United States: 171,000 - 198,000 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

30

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

51% - 75%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

September 17, 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.