Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

This is a leadership role where you will own the technology, maintenance, process and setting for the equipment for the line. You will possess deep expertise and will be viewed as the technology expert of the line/s.

How you will contribute

You will:

Partner & enable the line leader(s) to deliver the SQCDSM targets-Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability & Morale for the lines, to ensure Process stability; Participate in the DMS- Daily Management systems meetings at the shift and line levelOwn the technology and process and centerline settings for the equipment and process and has deep technical mastery of the process and equipment; own the Progressive maintenance systems and work processes and the Progressive Maintenance Key Performance Indicators for the line/s along with Centerline Management systems; owns the Repairs & Maintenance budget of the lineDevelop, own and execute the line/s preventive and time-based maintenance systems and plans and builds capability of the team  to execute themselves; Build (spends at least 50% of time) technical and maintenance skills of the technicians working in the shifts, so that they are able to operate and maintain their equipment themselves; be part of the PM Pillar, own all PM systems and work process at the line level and lead some of them at the department levelPartner with the Asset and Reliability team for system improvement and execution of special maintenance tasks; be responsible for Change Management on the line/s, localization of spares and proper break-down analysis and R&M cost reduction for the line/s; represent the department/line/s as the site technology owner in the regional and global technology forumsAssist in VSU for the new initiatives and enables the VSU team; help the line leader in internal and external benchmarking and reapplication; be the subject matter expert on one of the component categories and will be a trainer of PM related subjects for the plant

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

Advanced knowledge (including AM-Autonomous Maintenance Step 4 systems & Progressive Maintenance Step 3) & skill to maintain the dedicated equipment(s)at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (BD-Breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment(s) and TPM - Phase 3 & 4 tools problem solving tools.The capability to lead a Role for the Line. Qualify and coach the next level SWP owners and drive the common opportunity areas across the line in PDCA-Plan Do Check Adjust approachThe capability to work as the Line Leader, developing and aligning goal/master plan for the line, deploying and managing IDP for the members, coaching team members on their performance management and career development

More about this role

About the Role:
We are looking for a dynamic Automation and Digitization Engineer to lead the transformation of our manufacturing processes through cutting-edge automation and Industry 4.0 technologies. This role will play a key part in driving operational excellence by implementing digital tools, optimizing machine efficiency, and integrating data-driven solutions across the plant.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead automation and digitization initiatives across production and utility areas.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC/SCADA systems, HMIs, and control networks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process automation opportunities.
• Deploy IoT, data acquisition, and real-time monitoring solutions to improve decision-making.
• Integrate manufacturing execution systems (MES), ERP interfaces, and machine learning tools where applicable.
• Train operations and maintenance teams on new automated systems and digital platforms.
• Track KPIs to evaluate the impact of digitization on cost, quality, safety, and efficiency.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial automation and digital transformation projects.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.), SCADA systems, and sensor technologies.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 tools, cloud platforms, and smart manufacturing concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

 

 

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan serves the Middle East and Africa markets as well as Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we have more than 2600 employees working across seven plants and six commercial offices; we make, bake, sell and deliver our products to customers. We are market leaders in key snacking categories with iconic global and local brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Milka, Oreo and belVita biscuits, Barni Cakes,Tang powdered beverage, Chiclets and Trident gum and Halls candy. 

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing core

Manufacturing