Senior Manager, Senior Electronics Engineer - Technical Innovation & Supply Chain

At The Coca-Cola Company, we're creating the future of beverage experiences through connected technology, next-generation equipment, and sustainable solutions that reimagine how our products reach consumers around the world. This role sits within our Technical Innovation & Supply Chain organization and directly contributes to the digital transformation of our global equipment platforms-connecting innovation with operational excellence. As a Senior Manager and Senior Electronics Engineer, you'll be at the center of advancing Coca-Cola's equipment technology, building solutions that empower bottlers, suppliers, and partners to deliver beverages efficiently, sustainably, and seamlessly across markets.
We're seeking a leader who combines deep technical expertise in electronics, systems integration, and IoT with a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate thrives in complex environments, translating technical discovery into scalable solutions for commercialization. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape how Coca-Cola leverages technology across our system-from concept to global trial-and to influence design and deployment strategies through data-driven engineering.
What You'll Do for Us

• Lead development and validation of connected equipment platforms, integrating advanced electronic systems, IoT technologies, and sustainability principles into Coca-Cola's next-generation beverage equipment.
• Manage technical programs involving OEMs, suppliers, bottlers, engineering, and operations teams across multiple markets, ensuring performance alignment and fit-for-market execution.
• Coordinate global field trials by establishing technical requirements, aligning cross-functional teams, and executing validation programs that measure functionality, performance, and commercial readiness.
• Develop technical documentation and Statements of Work (SOWs) to define scope, milestones, and deliverables for vendor and partner engagements.
• Monitor program performance through data analytics and system KPIs-including connectivity, energy usage, operational efficiency, and equipment reliability-to enable informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal engineering groups and external manufacturing partners to address design risks, resolve technical challenges, and ensure alignment with sustainability and operational objectives.
• Lead evaluation of electronic systems and embedded technologies that enhance equipment user experience, energy performance, and IoT integration.
• Partner across regional teams-spanning North America, Latin America, and Europe-to drive testing, validation, and deployment efforts for new equipment solutions.
• Ensure project governance through proactive risk identification, alignment to timelines, and coordination between technical stakeholders and commercial teams.
• Support continuous innovation by integrating lessons learned from trials and pilot programs into future design iterations and technical standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in electronics design, systems engineering, or technical program management related to connected or smart equipment.
• Proven ability to lead multi-market technology trials and translate field validation data into actionable engineering insights.
• Strong foundation in IoT architecture, embedded systems development, and communications protocols used in connected devices.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating suppliers and OEMs within large-scale engineering programs involving complex mechanical and electronic integration.
• Working knowledge of data analytics and AI-enabled tools for performance monitoring, sustainability modeling, and predictive maintenance.
• Familiarity with international technical standards, compliance testing, and safety requirements applicable to commercial equipment and electronics.
• Proficiency in digital collaboration tools to manage remote cross-functional teams and maintain clear lines of communication with partners.
• Strong skills in program management, financial tracking, and technical documentation for Statements of Work and validation deliverables.
• Ability to balance innovation and practical execution-translating technical design into real-world performance outcomes that support Coca-Cola's sustainability and operational goals.

What We'll Do for You

• Provide the scope and resources to lead engineering programs that shape the future of Coca-Cola's connected equipment platform strategy.
• Enable access to cross-functional innovation networks spanning global technology hubs, regional partners, and advanced manufacturing collaborations.
• Offer opportunities to explore emerging technologies-from IoT sensing and data connectivity to sustainability modeling-within a global system context.
• Support continued professional growth through exposure to large-scale, multi-market engineering initiatives that influence how Coca-Cola delivers beverages worldwide.