Automation and digitalization engineer, UA

DE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, with local roots dating back to 1753, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona.

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We are people united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. At JDE Peet’s, we thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities, provoking new ideas to make an impact at scale. Our ambition is simple – JDE Peet's: unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea.

We bring action to our intentions, following through on what was agreed, always pushing things forward. We offer our people a range of learning and development programmes to support their personal growth. We’ve worked hard to build an open, collaborative environment where you can approach anyone and be heard.

At JDE Peet's, we believe it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea.

Apply to unleash a cup of amazing for your career. 

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.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field.
• Strong electrotechnical foundation is mandatory.
• Engineering experience within manufacturing or industrial facilities.
• Proven experience working in project teams, including project engineering and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Hands?on experience in automated and digitalized production environments (PLC-controlled systems, industrial automation, digital monitoring tools, etc.).