Electrical & Automation Specialist Electrical & Automation Specialist

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Jacksonville, IL

1d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

As an Electrical & Automation Specialist, you are responsible for all aspects of factory maintenance and the E&A strategy. You ensure electrical and process control equipment operates at optimal levels and provide automation, MES, and factory support during your assigned shift. You coordinate preventive maintenance for power distribution, automation, and MES systems, update electrical drawings, and troubleshoot issues to maintain PLC, HMI, and MES applications. You collaborate with quality, safety, and production teams to uphold standards such as QMS and HACCP while supporting continuous improvement. You also participate in capital projects, including system integration, commissioning, and start-up activities, ensuring compliance with company standards and local codes.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 3 years of experience in Electrical, Controls/Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering related roles
High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 7 years of experience in Electrical, Controls/Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering related roles
Strong organizational skills.
Analytical skills in problem solving- ability to think objectively through various options and scenarios.
Ability to adapt quickly to changes.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of local electrical code and standards.
Knowledge on MES (manufacturing execution systems)
In-depth knowledge of HMIs and PLCs; experience with Rockwell Automation RSLOGIX PLCs and Wonderware visualization preferred.
Knowledge on industrial networks and applications.
SAP knowledge desirable.
Power Distribution knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintain optimum electrical and process control equipment facilities to meet the established objectives of the business.
Provide automation, MES, and factory support on the assigned shift, including development of maintenance employees.
Ensure alignment of maintenance processes with the final customers in production.
Coordinate preventative maintenance on power distribution, automation and MES.
Coordinate the drawing updates on any modifications done to the electrical systems.
Perform troubleshooting in case of problems and ensure the PLC, HMI and MES applications are properly maintained.
Collaborate with other departments, such as quality, safety, operations and production, with special emphasis on Quality Management Systems (QMS), Hazard Awareness Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Calibration.
Develop in areas of responsibility to ensure support of operations.
Understand the factory electrical system from the Utility company lines to transformers, switchboards, distribution panels, MCC, motors, lighting fixtures, etc.
Understand the existing electrical system loading profile, grounding, protection, maintenance needs, safety and reliability of the factory power system equipment.
Understand the factory electrical criteria, standards and company guidelines.
Maintain the factory process control system.
Understand the existing process control infrastructure, configuration, requirements, networks, level of automation, etc.
Coordinate the recording of modifications to the to control system key documentation (configuration diagrams, P&IDs, process descriptions, etc)
Understand the factory controls and IT criteria, standards, and company guidelines.
Participate in coordination of the implementation of the power distribution systems, motor control centers, control panels HMI, instrumentation, system integration, and commissioning and start up activities.

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.

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