Electricity and Automation Engineer

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Job description

Electricity and Automation Engineer
Position Summary

The Factory Electricity 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 Nestle 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 Group Engineering E&A team during the planning and execution of projects, initiatives and compliance requirements.
Comply with all safety and environmental regulations (Internal & External) and applicable Nestle standards.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Factory E&A Engineer maintains the existing electrical and automation infrastructure and applications. This means mastering the solutions in place to be able to:

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
Perform troubleshooting in case of problems and ensure the PLC or HMI applications are properly managed
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
Maintain the reliability and the performance of the FAS IT infrastructure and peer to peer networks
In line with NCE, active participation in DOR/WOR/MOR, GSTD and DMAIC activities
Meet compliance with all Nestle and local regulatory standards and requirements.
Manage Electricity and Automation equipment standardization for plant
Build internal capabilities within the E&A team

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent, preferably electrical engineering.
Minimum 3 years experience in the field of electricity in a manufacturing facility.
In-depth knowledge of Electricity, in low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage installations.
Good knowledge of local electrical code and standards
Good knowledge of Instrumentation and Process Control Systems.
In-depth knowledge of HMIs, PLCs,
Knowledge of food processing operations and technology.
Knowledge on MES (Manufacturing Execution System).
Knowledge on manufacturing IT, industrial networks and applications
Good knowledge of electrical safety
Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety, hygienic engineering and Nestlé Quality System.
Requisition ID

141301

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at .

Position Summary

The Factory Electricity 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 Nestle 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 Group Engineering E&A team during the planning and execution of projects, initiatives and compliance requirements.
Comply with all safety and environmental regulations (Internal & External) and applicable Nestle standards.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Factory E&A Engineer maintains the existing electrical and automation infrastructure and applications. This means mastering the solutions in place to be able to:

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
Perform troubleshooting in case of problems and ensure the PLC or HMI applications are properly managed
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
Maintain the reliability and the performance of the FAS IT infrastructure and peer to peer networks
In line with NCE, active participation in DOR/WOR/MOR, GSTD and DMAIC activities
Meet compliance with all Nestle and local regulatory standards and requirements.
Manage Electricity and Automation equipment standardization for plant
Build internal capabilities within the E&A team

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent, preferably electrical engineering.
Minimum 3 years experience in the field of electricity in a manufacturing facility.
In-depth knowledge of Electricity, in low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage installations.
Good knowledge of local electrical code and standards
Good knowledge of Instrumentation and Process Control Systems.
In-depth knowledge of HMIs, PLCs,
Knowledge of food processing operations and technology.
Knowledge on MES (Manufacturing Execution System).
Knowledge on manufacturing IT, industrial networks and applications
Good knowledge of electrical safety
Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety, hygienic engineering and Nestlé Quality System.
Requisition ID

141301

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at .

Jonesboro, AR, US, 72401

Jonesboro, AR, US, 72401

Nearest Major Market: Jonesboro