Electical Automation Engineer

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We have a current opening for a Electrical & Automation Engineer and are actively reviewing applications.

The Electrical and Automation Engineer  is responsible for all aspects related to Electricity, Automation, Process Control, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and the Factory Automation System (FAS) infrastructure, applications and resources according to corporate strategies, standards,  specifications and  local codes and regulations. This will include but not limited to the following:
• Provide optimum electrical and process control equipment facilities to meet the established objectives of the business.  
• Ensure reliability of electrical & process control hardware and software operation  
• Optimize electrical/process control maintenance & operation costs  
• Optimize electrical/process control hardware & software to maintain plant at high level of efficiency, safety, quality, etc.  
• Maintain liaisons with other departments, disciplines and facilities to provide necessary support and expertise for the execution of capital investment projects and market and global initiatives.  
• Work closely with the Maintenance team during the planning and execution of projects, initiatives and compliance requirements.  
• Comply with all safety and environmental regulations (Internal & External) and applicable standards.
** Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
** As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

The E&A Engineer maintains the existing electrical and automation infrastructure and applications. This means mastering the solutions in place to be able to:
• Perform troubleshooting in case of problems and ensure the PLC or HMI applications are properly managed  
• Conduct preventive maintenance on power distribution and automation equipment  
• Ensure power quality  
• Keep electrical power distribution and automation drawings and documentation updated  
• Manage the instrument calibration program for regulatory and quality compliance  
• Modify the automation applications when operational changes are performed on the production lines  
• Manage industrial applications and hardware in the automation layer  
• Automation equipment change management policy/procedures  
• Meet compliance with all company and local regulatory standards and requirements.  
• Manage Electricity and Automation equipment standardization for plant  
• Build internal capabilities within the E&A team
** ELECTRICAL & POWER DISTRIBUTION:
** o    Manage all technical aspects of the plant’s electrical power distribution from the utility company service entrance down through switchboards, transformers, distribution panels, etc. to all individual loads. This includes the following activities:  o    Knowledge of the plant electrical system from the utility company lines to transformers, switchboards, distribution panels, MCC, motors, lighting fixtures, etc.  o    Maintain accuracy and content of the electrical system key documentation (One line diagrams, MCC data sheets, electrical room layouts, grounding system, lighting plans, electrical equipment location plan, etc.)  

o    Understanding of the existing electrical system loading profile, utility charges, power quality, grounding, protection, maintenance needs, safety, reliability, and remaining useful life of the plant power system equipment.
** AUTOMATION & PROCESS CONTROL
** o    Understanding the existing process control infrastructure, configuration, requirements, networks, level of automation, etc.  o    Maintain accuracy and content of the control system key documentation (Configuration diagrams, P&IDs, Process descriptions, etc.)  o    Understanding of the plant controls & IT…