Automation Engineer & Maintenance Manager – Beverage Production (Krones Line Specialist)

 The Automation Engineer & Maintenance Manager is responsible for the technical availability, automation logic, and mechanical integrity of the plant's high-speed beverage production facilities, focusing heavily on a fully integrated Krones bottling/canning line. This dual role combines hands-on PLC/SCADA optimization with maintenance team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Krones Automation & Controls Engineering -  PLC & HMI Optimization: Program, troubleshoot, and optimize control logic on Krones platforms, utilizing Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal and Krones-specific software architectures.

2. Specialized Machinery Automation: Troubleshoot and maintain the automation networks, servo drives (e.g., B&R, Danfoss), and vision inspection systems (e.g., Krones Checkmate) on high-speed assets.

3. Maintenance Operations & Asset Management -  Establish and execute a preventative and predictive maintenance schedule in alignment with Krones maintenance manuals and intervals, managed through the site CMMS.

4. Utilities, Compliance & Vendor Relations -  Maintain the automation sequencing and mechanical efficiency of Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems to comply with FDA, HACCP, and food safety standards.

5. Hygienic Control & CIP- Maintain the automation sequencing and mechanical efficiency of Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems to comply with FDA, HACCP, and food safety standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a highly related field.

Experience: 5+ years in food/beverage manufacturing, featuring at least 3 years of direct, hands-on maintenance and programming experience with Krones machinery. Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity.

Technical Mastery: Proficiency in Siemens S7 / TIA Portal PLC programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics. Deep familiarity with Krones HMI interfaces, machine configurations, and calibration steps.

Comprehensive understanding of high-speed filling technology, sanitary design, pneumatics, and servo-drive technology.