Automation & Digitalization Engineer, UA

Company Description

Who we are:

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands 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.

At JDE Peet’s, we believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. We work as one team, guided by our values: Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together.

Come join our team and discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at http://www.jdepeets.com/.

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.