Electrical and Automation Engineer

Overview

At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

• 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.). List platforms and systems we wish for them to use (e.g., SAP, AS400).
• 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.

• 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 a digital roadmap or masterplan where necessary.
• Coordinate regular system patching of FAS with IT and system users.
• Maintain compliance to corporate standards regarding hardware, software, digital tools and security.

• 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.

• Share expertise and provide training to build the competencies of EA to peers and lower-level employees.
• Develop E&A team strategy including areas of MES/Wonderware/FAS/DMO (prioritization, planning, digital roadmaps, etc.).

• 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 and 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).

• Rockwell Software (Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000/500/5, Factory Talk Asset Centre, RSLinx, RSNetworx, etc.).
• Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, Panel views.
• Wonderware System Platform/Aveva (Archestra, InTouch, Historian, MES, etc.).
• Industrial Networking (Ethernet, Device Net, Profi Net).
• 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.

The approximate pay range for this position is $ to $. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestle Careers ().

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