Job Overview

The Automation Engineer is responsible for the reliability and sustainability of electrical and automation systems used across bottling and utilities equipment. The role focuses on timely troubleshooting and repairs, maintaining automation standards, supporting project implementation, and ensuring the availability and reliability of automation equipment.

This is an on-site position within the Supply Chain function for an experienced professional with a minimum of five years’ experience in automation.

Job Details

Employer: Coca-Cola HBC Nigeria
Qualification: B.Sc. or HND in Electrical, Electronics or Automation Engineering
Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in automation
Job Field: Supply Chain
Location: Nigeria (Total Country)
Work Arrangement: On-site
Application Deadline: September 18, 2026

About the Organization

Coca-Cola HBC describes itself as a growth company focused on growing and winning together. Its stated vision is to be the leading 24/7 beverage partner, with an emphasis on individual, team and company growth, customer focus, sustainable delivery and a high-performance mindset.

The organization identifies its people as central to its success and promotes a team culture built around collaboration, continuous improvement and raising performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely, high-quality repairs on bottling and utilities equipment affected by electrical or automation issues.
• Ensure compliance with plant automation operating procedures and standards.
• Support project implementation by ensuring that automation requirements are followed for new and existing projects.
• Use condition-monitoring tools to assess automation equipment and develop corrective action plans for identified issues.
• Maintain the availability of essential automation parts and establish appropriate reorder levels.
• Oversee maintenance contracts for inspection and coding machines, ensuring compliance with contract terms.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement solutions for equipment- and process-related non-conformances.
• Ensure that user-program backups for all automation equipment are regularly updated and available.
• Maintain current electrical documentation for all plant equipment.
• Perform routine audits on electrical controls to support operational efficiency.
• Assess skills gaps among electrical and automation technicians and coordinate training aligned with industry trends.
• Submit timely reports on the electrical and automation status of plant equipment.
• Contribute to business planning for productivity improvement and cost efficiency.
• Contribute to the preparation and control of the maintenance budget, ensuring adequate funding for routines and initiatives aligned with strategic and operational plans.

Requirements and Qualifications

• B.Sc. or HND in Electrical, Electronics or Automation Engineering.
• Knowledge of SAP, Siemens and PLCs, Danfoss, Omron, sensors and PLC programming.
• Knowledge of bottling technology and FMCG operations.
• Experience executing projects such as line commissioning and annual maintenance planning.
• Operational planning expertise and an understanding of the financial impact of decisions.
• Ability to focus on functional sustainability rather than short-term results.
• Ability to implement, disseminate and enforce safety, health and environment policy.
• Open-minded, intellectually curious and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and people-management skills.

Compensation and Work Conditions

The position is based on-site in Nigeria and is listed for all locations.

Benefits

• Coaching and mentoring programmes.
• Development opportunities.
• Learning programmes.
• Meal ticket.
• Free product quota.
• Opportunity to work with iconic brands.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Quick Eligibility Check

• Minimum qualification: B.Sc. or HND in Electrical, Electronics or Automation Engineering
• Required experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in automation
• Verified duty station: Nigeria (Total Country)
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Core requirement: Knowledge of SAP, Siemens and PLCs, Danfoss, Omron, sensors and PLC programming
• Core requirement: Knowledge of bottling technology and FMCG operations
• Core requirement: Experience with line commissioning and annual maintenance planning
• Core requirement: Operational planning expertise and understanding of the financial impact of decisions
• Application deadline: September 18, 2026

Application Readiness Checklist

• Make the required qualification easy to verify in the education or certification section of your CV.
• Show evidence of the required experience through relevant roles, dates and measurable responsibilities.
• Tailor your CV to the verified responsibilities and Supply Chain skills stated in this vacancy.
• Submit through the official channel before the stated deadline.

Vacancy Verification

This vacancy was checked by AfriJobSpace on September 6, 2026 against the employer’s official recruitment source. View the official vacancy source.

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How to Apply

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