Electrical & Automation Engineer; $1,000 Sign On Bonus

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestl?? is the place for you. Nestl?? USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestl?? s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The plant electrical and automation (E&A) engineer is a key technical expert in our highly automated food manufacturing facility. You will have a high degree of autonomy and be relied upon to provide informal leadership to contractors, production, maintenance, technicians, and project teams. As a system owner/expert for automation, process control, MES, Factory Automation Systems (FAS), Wonderware System Platform/Aveva, digitalization (DMO), and electrical distribution, you will be influential in creating a strategic vision for the future. In addition to the fast paced and rewarding day to day work experience, you will be eligible to receive Nestle s fantastic benefits package (competitive salary, quarterly bonus, PTO, paid holidays, 401k with company match, medical, dental, vision, and more)!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

Operations Support

Provide technical support and troubleshooting of existing electrical and automation systems (PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, sensors/instruments, valves/motors, Wonderware System Platform/Aveva, VMs and thin clients, Manufacturing Execution System/MES, Digital Manufacturing Operations (DMO), Vigilistics/CIP software, Wonderware Historian, industrial Ethernet networks, control panels, circuit breakers, etc.)

Complete incident investigations for downtime and quality deviations to determine root cause and propose or implement corrective and preventive actions

Actively engage in Nestle Continuous Excellence and TPM initiatives

Provide coaching/training to mechanics and operators on the shop floor

Provide Support and troubleshooting for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) including communication to SAP as well as PLC interface code

System Maintenance

Ensure existing electrical and automation systems are properly maintained

Analyze the current E&A systems and install base to ensure continued maintainability and support; develop roadmap or masterplan where necessary

Coordinate regular system patching of FAS with IT and system users

Maintain compliance to corporate standards regarding hardware, software, and security

Project Management & Execution:

Conduct estimation, and execution of medium to large scale electrical/automation/MES projects

Develop and implement project descriptions, plans, timelines, resource requirements, costs, etc.

Interface with vendors, develop bid specifications, participate in design reviews, and factory acceptance testing

Oversee installations and verify compliance with NFPA, OSHA, FDA, and Nestle standards.

Responsibility for E&A/MES/Wonderware/FAS/DMO portion of projects

Strategy & Mentorship:

Share expertise and provide training to build the competencies of fellow E&A team members

Develop E&A team strategy including areas of MES/Wonderware/FAS/DMO (prioritization, planning, roadmaps, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

Required:

Associate s Degree that relates to controls, automation, electrical power, computer science, and/or electro mechanical fields and 3+ years of related experience

Ability to work flexible hours (as required for projects & on-call support, but majority is M-F first shift)

Minimal travel (typically 0-5% for personal development training and project related site/vendor visits)

Preferred: Bachelor s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

EXPERIENCE

Required:

Deep expertise in at least one of the following areas: PLC programming, Wonderware System Platform, power distribution, or MES (with willingness to grow/develop in the areas lacking expertise)

Preferred:

5+ years engineering experience relating to industrial controls, MES, Wonderware, power distribution, and/or IT

Some expertise in multiple areas out of: PLC programming, Wonderware System Platform, control panel design, MES, networking, SQL Server administration, project management, IT (VMs, Thin Clients, servers, software installs, security, etc.)

SKILLS:

Skills:

Rockwell Software (Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000/500/5, Factory Talk Asset Centre, RSLinx, RSNetworx, etc.)

Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, Panelviews

Wonderware System Platform/Aveva (Archestra, InTouch, Historian, MES, etc.)

Industrial Networking (Ethernet, DeviceNet, ProfiNet)

National Electric Code

Virtual Machines (VMWare or Hyper-V)

Design/Maintenance of Electrical Systems (480 VAC 3 Phase, 120 VAC Single Phase, 24 VDC)

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Microsoft SQL Server

Siemens PLCs/VFDs

Project Management

Problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize

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To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestl??. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestl?? seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl?? home.

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