Electrical & Automation Engineer

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Jonesboro, AR

2d•$85,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Electrical & Automation Engineer will support in the design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical, automation, MES, and digital systems. Contribute to troubleshooting efforts and assist in the execution of projects within the electrical and automation engineering domain. This involves assisting in the development of technical documentation and specifications, participating in the procurement process, supporting programming tasks, and contributing to assembly and commissioning activities. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to offer technical expertise and training to operators and technicians, while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to contribute to the attainment of organizational objectives.

Requirements

Preference for work on a manufacturing facility in the Food and Beverages industry, or other Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
Knowledge of electrical distribution systems (low, medium and high voltage installations)
Knowledge of local electrical codes and standards
Knowledge of Instrumentation and Calibration process
Good knowledge of automation systems and equipment (HMI - Human-Machine Interface, PLC - Programmable Logic Controller, Industrial networks, etc.). Preference for Rockwell and Wonderware/Aveva systems.
Knowledge of any processing operations and technology.
Experience on participation in engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Strong communication skills
Great collaboration mindset
Proactive thinking
Self Management following objectives

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license (P.E.) is a plus
Project Management Professional certification (PMP) is a plus

Responsibilities

Enhance technical skills through ongoing learning and training programs.
Assist in creating technical training materials for personnel operating and maintaining E&A equipment.
Participate in competency assessments and identify areas for improvement.
Gain a thorough understanding of production processes and provide support in identifying areas for improvement.
Collaborate with senior engineers to implement solutions that enhance quality, safety, and efficiency.
Contribute ideas to protect technological know-how and competitive advantage.
Support the implementation of maintenance strategies, tools, and methodologies at the site level.
Assist in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of electrical systems, instrumentation, and control systems.
Learn to utilize digital technologies to drive reliability and process improvements.
Assist in ensuring E&A installations comply with safety, health, environment, and quality standards.
Support the maintenance of up-to-date documentation, including electrical drawings and automation documentation.
Learn to manage change processes for modifications involving E&A systems.
Participate in factory sustainability objectives, including energy and water savings initiatives.
Support the tracking and reporting of results from improvement projects, both sustainability-related and others.
Collaborate with colleagues to drive sustainable practices within the organization.
Learn about the factory's asset portfolio and contribute to identifying end-of-life and replacement requirements.
Assist in maintaining awareness of asset conditions for capital planning purposes.
Support decision-making processes considering asset performance and cost competitiveness.
Assist in the execution of capital investment projects involving the E&A area.
Follow corporate and market standards while working on technical solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered with expected quality, on time, and within budget.