Senior Electrical & Automation Engineer

The plant electrical and automation (E&A) engineer is a key technical expert in our highly automated manufacturing facility. You will have a high degree of autonomy and be relied upon to provide informal leadership to contractors, production, maintenance, IT, Engineers, and project teams. As a system owner/expert for automation, OT (Operational Technology), process control, Factory Automation Systems (FAS), Digital Automation solutions/tools and electrical distribution, you will be influential in creating a strategic vision for the future. Drive, facilitate, and support the Digital Transformation efforts of manufacturing with solutions that are seamlessly integrated into the day-to-day operations with the goal of enhancing factory performance, collecting data and enriching the operator experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support and troubleshooting of existing electrical and automation systems (PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, sensors/instruments, valves/motors, HMI, VMs and thin clients, Digital Manufacturing Operations (DMO), FAS software, industrial Ethernet networks, control panels, circuit breakers, etc.); provide support and project guidance for implementing Operational Technology (OT) to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and reliability; 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; share expertise and develop/provide training to build the competencies of team members; responsible for site electrical safety program and compliance to regulatory and Nestle standards; lead maintenance team to maintain and support existing systems and structure; ensure existing electrical and automation systems are properly maintained (NFPA 70B); ensuring regulatory compliance – NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, NEC, etc.; develop and maintain maintenance contracts for key E&A components; control and support the general operation for maximum reliability and up-time; supply technical support for existing systems; analyze the current E&A systems and install base to ensure continued maintainability and support; coordinate regular system patching of FAS with IT and system users; maintain compliance to corporate standards regarding hardware, software, and security; design, estimation, planning, and execution of electrical and automation projects for factory; develop and implement project descriptions, plans, timelines, resources requirements, costs and other associated project details; implement modification and improvements associated to PLC/HMI, controls and electrical; interface with vendors, develop bid specifications, participate in design reviews, and factory acceptance testing; oversee installations and verify compliance with NFPA, OSHA, FDA, NEC, and Nestle standards; responsibility for E&A/FAS/DMO/OT portion of projects; coordinate and manage engineering compliance gap closures through Nestle and contracted employees

Requirements

5+ years of experience in electrical, automation, or controls engineering within manufacturing (project, maintenance, and team exposure); knowledge of digital manufacturing technologies (MES, IIoT, OT, predictive tools); experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, B&R), HMIs, VFDs, and instrumentation required; proficiency with Rockwell software (Studio 5000, RSLogix, FactoryTalk, RSLinx, RSNetWorx); familiarity with industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet); understanding of manufacturing equipment and facilities; strong project management (planning, execution, risk, resources); proven ability to lead complex projects; strong problem-solving, prioritization, and troubleshooting skills

Nice to have

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of a degree; experience with control systems, vision systems, and electrical design/maintenance (480VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC); knowledge of NEC, NFPA standards; experience with SCADA/Wonderware/Aveva and MES systems; exposure to Fanuc robotics and virtual environments (VMware/Hyper-V)

Benefits

Dynamic career paths; robust development; opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe; benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing; performance-based incentives; competitive total rewards package; 401k with company match; healthcare coverage; broad range of other benefits