Lead Electrical and Automation Engineer

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Bridgewater Township, NJ

2d•$140,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Nestlé Nutrition & Health, the Lead Digital and Automation Engineer identifies, develops, and scales automation and digital manufacturing solutions to strengthen performance across the Nutrition & Health manufacturing network. Based at the R&D center in Bridgewater, US, the role supports development of nutrition products, processes, and packaging, and provides technical support to factories worldwide. The engineer collaborates with factory, engineering, quality, operations, research and development, digital and automation teams, technology partners, and strategic suppliers. Domestic and international travel of up to 30% is expected. The position leads deployment and standardization of manufacturing automation and digital solutions, provides expert guidance for investment projects, supports manufacturing data integration, and coaches teams in a global manufacturing community. The listed salary range is $140,000 to $190,000 per year, with bonus eligibility. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Master’s, Bachelor’s, or equivalent degree in Engineering, with a background in automation and digital technologies.
At least 8 years of experience in automation, process control, digital manufacturing solutions, AI and robotics, manufacturing execution systems (DMO/MES), and digital engineering.
Knowledge of process mastery applications, control system platforms such as Rockwell, Wonderware, or AVEVA, and process simulation tools such as Siemens SIMIT or Tecnomatix.
Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering projects, commissioning, start-up, and continuous improvement in manufacturing facilities.
Demonstrate courage, collaboration, speed, and continuous learning, and translate ideas into measurable impact.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing or food industry environments.
Experience with aseptic Ready to Drink and Oral Solid Dose (VMS) supplement manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Lead the identification, development, technical support, and global deployment of digital manufacturing and automation solutions that improve factory reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.
Drive standardization and continuous improvement of automation, process control, manufacturing execution systems, and operational technology solutions across Nutrition and Health sites.
Build partnerships with factories, project teams, and technology suppliers to turn emerging automation and digital technologies into scalable business value.
Provide expert electrical, automation, and digital guidance for investment projects, from design and commissioning through qualification, validation, and handover to operations.
Enable secure, reliable, and actionable manufacturing data through data integration and engineering initiatives that support digital transformation.
Coach teams and share best practices to strengthen digital and automation capabilities across a global manufacturing community.