Electrical and Automation Engineer Electrical and Automation Engineer

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Town of Islip, NY

1d • $110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The plant electrical and automation (E&A) engineer is a key technical expert in our highly automated food manufacturing facility.
You will have a high degree of autonomy and be relied upon to provide informal leadership to contractors, production, maintenance, technicians, and project teams.
As a system owner/expert for automation, process control, MES, Factory Automation Systems (FAS), Wonderware System Platform/Aveva, digitalization (DMO), and electrical distribution, you will be influential in creating a strategic vision for the future.

Requirements

• 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 & 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, Panelviews
• Wonderware System Platform/Aveva (Archestra, InTouch, Historian, MES, etc.)
• Industrial Networking (Ethernet, DeviceNet, ProfiNet)
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 system we wish for them to use, ex. SAP, AS400, etc.
• 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/Wondeware/FAS/DMO (prioritization, planning, digital roadmaps, etc.)

Benefits

• Nestlé 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees