Digital Engineer APAC

For more than 265 years, JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is inspired by its belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We are fuelled by our purpose of unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future. Today, our coffee & tea portfolio is available in more than 100 developed and emerging markets, through a portfolio of over 50 brands that collectively cover the entire category landscape led by leading household names such as L’OR, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, Old Town, Super, Pickwick and Moccona. 

JDE is part of JDE Peet’s, the world’s largest pure-play coffee and tea company, headquartered in The Netherlands.

What’s it like to work at JDE?

We are proud of our passionate, driven associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JDE: A coffee & tea for every cup.

At JDE, we're Made to Stand Out. Every day we are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach, bringing coffee and tea moments to everyone around the world.

The Digital Engineer builds data capabilities to enable development and scaling of digital use cases.

OT Data Foundation APAC Product Owner: maintains and improves Asset Data Model and Production Data Model standards

RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY ACTIVITIES:

Main purpose

Implement, maintain and improve the OT Data Foundation across APAC sites.

Building data capabilities to enable development and scaling digital use cases.

The Digital Engineer works closely with factory Automation, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement teams as well as the Global Engineering Digitalization & Automation group.

Direct link to KPI’s

Deliver OT Data Foundation and subsequent digital project CER commitments.

Leadership:

• Promote digital transformation by:
  
  - Collaborating in agile methodology to create value from data for end-users
  
  - Working with scaling up in mind so that use cases can be re-applied in other factories
  
  - Developing and safeguarding JDE data models according to agreed standards
  
  - Continuously developing themselves and others to integrate digitalization into the organization
• Role model continuous improvement mindset:
  
  support MOS Pillars with focus on digital space, self-learning, fast interation

Delivery & Cost:

Building data capabilities within OT Data Foundation

• Extract and tag (mainly) OT data from PLC, SCADA, MES, Gateways, IoT devices, . .
• Ingest data into OT Data Foundation platform
• Contextualize data within the Asset Data Model
• Build extended data models for specific use cases following global standards
• Collaboration with Data Foundation Lead (central Product Owner) to maintain and improve Asset Data Model standards, data lineages and ensure data quality in source systems
• Maintain all relevant documentation (e.g. factory system landscape)
• Act as OT Data Foundation regional Product Owner

Continuous Improvement

• • Collaborate actively with MOS improvement teams to screen for potential improvements
  • Support MOS Pillars, Kaizen teams and all other relevant departments
  • Exchange and benchmark actively with other factories to help and re-apply solutions
  • Lead digital projects in own factory and support other factories
  • Communication and change management for adoption with all relevant stakeholder groups
  • Proactively demonstrate self-learning attitude – stay up to date with relevant technologies and collaborate with core OT Data Foundation vendor

Develop and maintain digital use cases

• • Enable digital use cases through building data capabilities in OT Data Foundation
  • Work in an agile way to discover and prototype Minimal Viable Products (MVP), test, adapt and decide to scale (or fail) fast

Roll-out digital use cases, IT/OT projects and Engineering Projects

• • Lead or participate in digital projects
  • Where applicable, follow waterfall project management as defined in the Engineering Standard and CapexPro: Pre-Engineering, Develop, Deploy, Operate
  • Maintain Asset Data Model and Production Data Model standard for all new/changed equipment

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!  

Here's what we're looking for: 

• Academic Program: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, Industrial IT, (or related field). 
• Experienced: At least 3-5 years in professional experience, preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Skillset:
• Expert in Operational Technology (OT) systems in the factory: PLC, SCADA, MES
• Internet of Things (IoT) devices: communication protocols, gateways
• IOT platform management: ingest, contextualize data, Asset Data Models
• Network basics: understanding TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet
• Continuous Improvement: TPM concepts (focus on Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Initiative Management (Early Equipment Management)
• Experience with waterfall and agile projects methodologies
• Interpersonal skills: training, coaching, change management
• Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet's?  

Here's how to apply: 

• Upload your resume (in English) using our LinkedIn or career site application form 

• After applying, we'll reach out within three weeks to let you know what's next. 

• During the application process, you'll be asked to do an online assessment and at least one interview at our Johor office. 

Would you like to join at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change? 

Here’s why you should apply:

1. Passionate, energetic & innovative work culture
2. Outstanding Career Development Opportunities
3. Exciting allowances to perk up your day
4. Meal subsidies (because great coffee needs great snacks!)
5. Sports perks to keep you energized
6. The best coffee and tea served all day in our office – or be your own Barista!