Senior Process Control & Automation Engineer

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If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestle is the place for you. Nestle USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestle'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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TRAVEL:25-75% throughout the United States

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Process Control & Automation Engineer role at Nestle USA is a key position in driving the current and future Automation at our factories. As part of the Engineering team, we have to assess, plan and deliver, together with factories, a solid automation strategy for the US market. Our team also focuses on continuous improvement of our production lines to reduce losses and improve yield. The use of new technologies, like Advanced Process Control and Data Analytics, will enable this progress.

The function consists in delivering the Electricity and Automation (E&A) part in Capital Investment (CAPEX) projects; doing so in line with corporate guidelines and regulatory requirements, enforcing that all E&A activities enhance business objectives, product quality and plant operation/performance while ensuring that people health and safety, product safety, and environment are never compromised. This includes the responsibility for:
* Project management
* Full compliance enforcement

* Product and process mastership
* Operational support
* Training and capability building

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Innovate
o Research, experiment, and deliver the actual and future trends in Advanced Process Control and MES, including new technologies in machine learning, data analytics, vision systems and robotics.
o Facilitate the introduction and implementation of new technologies in coordination with corporate engineering and R&D.

Execute
o Execute the automation software development of projects, respecting the necessary steps and creating the documentation needed (not limited to):

• PLC and HMI coding and integration
• MES system integration
• System Simulation

o Apply new standards working closely throughout the global Operations Technology, and Electricity and Automation networks.
o Execute FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) at the suppliers' facilities.
o Execute / coordinate factory project commissioning.
o Deliver post-project documentation and training to the factory team

Improve
o Initiate and drive Continuous Improvement (CI) in automation with the aim of achieving optimized plant performance.

• Assess and analyze current conditions in Nestle USA factories related to the process automation and MES areas, bringing a systematic and sustainable plan to return the target facility to their basic condition.
• Execute the improvement plan with the full participation of the Electrical and Automation team in the factory as well as other support teams such as Quality, Industrial Performance, and IT.

* Lead market networks in Process Control to provide regular training sessions for the regional E&A community.
* Propose solutions to minimize use of energy and water in the production lines

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

* Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent, preferably electrical engineering.

EXPERIENCE:

* Minimum 3 years' experience in the field of electricity and automation in a manufacturing facility.

* Good knowledge of Instrumentation, Calibration and Process Control Systems.
* In-depth knowledge of Electricity, automation, instrumentation, industrial networks, low voltage systems, medium voltage and high voltage installations.

* Good knowledge of local electrical codes and standards
* Good knowledge of electrical safety
* In-depth knowledge of automation systems and equipment (HMIs, PLCs, etc.)
o PLC: Rockwell Automation
o HMI: Aveva/Wonderware
* Knowledge on technical drawing software, e.g. AutoCAD
* Knowledge of food processing operations and technology is a plus
* Knowledge on manufacturing IT, industrial networks and applications
* Knowledge of food safety and hygienic engineering is a plus
* Experience in supervision of technical teams
* Knowledge on MES (Manufacturing Execution System) is a plus.

SKILLS:
* Analytical skills in Problem Solving, specifically, understanding of financial analysis and relevant business drivers:
* Internal Rate of return
* Net Present Value
* ROIC
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Strong conflict resolution skills
* Strong managerial, leadership and technical skills
* Ability to think conceptually and deal with ambiguity with a strong innovation mindset
* Proactive problem solving ability. Ability to think objectively through various options and scenarios
* Ability to adapt quickly to changes
* Project Engineering/Management
* TPM experience is a plus
* Knowledge of lean and hygienic engineering design
* Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety, and equipment, preferred
* Communication and Networking
* MS Office/MS Project

REQUISITION ID:

332865

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