Senior Electrical and Automation Engineer

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Franklin Park, IL

8d • $113,079 - $153,698

About The Position

The Senior Electrical and Automation (E&A) Engineer is a key technical expert in a highly automated manufacturing facility, with a high degree of autonomy and informal leadership responsibilities across contractors, production, maintenance, IT, engineering, and project teams. The engineer serves as system owner and expert for automation, operational technology (OT), process control, Factory Automation Systems (FAS), digital automation solutions and tools, and electrical distribution. The role helps shape the strategic vision for these systems and drives and supports manufacturing digital transformation, integrating solutions into daily operations to improve factory performance, collect data, and enhance the operator experience. The role also supports the maintenance group through Nestlé maintenance foundation principles, competency building, and NCE-TPM ways of working for round-the-clock operations.

Project responsibilities include designing, administering upgrades and modifications, and installing new systems to maintain and improve process operating efficiency. The position also provides technical support and troubleshooting, supports regulatory and company-standard compliance, and leads or coordinates maintenance and engineering work.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of Electrical, Automation, and Controls Field Engineering experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of digital manufacturing technologies such as MES, IIoT, OT, and predictive technologies.
• Working knowledge of process controls, PLCs, HMIs, and instrumentation.
• Strong project management skills in planning, execution, risk management, and resource allocation.
• Proven experience leading complex projects and programs.
• General knowledge of manufacturing facilities and equipment.
• Competency with electrical systems rated 480V or less.

Nice To Haves

• Rockwell Software, including Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000/500/5, FactoryTalk AssetCentre, RSLinx, and RSNetWorx.
• Allen-Bradley PLCs, B&R PLCs, VFDs, and PanelViews.
• Industrial networking, including Ethernet and DeviceNet.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA, and related standards.
• Wonderware/Aveva, including Historian, MES, and System Platform, or another SCADA application.
• Vision systems.
• Control systems.
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Fanuc robots.
• Virtual machines, including VMware or Hyper-V.
• Design and maintenance of electrical systems, including 480 VAC three-phase, 120 VAC single-phase, and 24 VDC.
• Project management.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshoot existing electrical and automation systems, including PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, sensors and instruments, valves and motors, HMIs, virtual machines and thin clients, DMO, FAS software, industrial Ethernet networks, control panels, and circuit breakers.
• Provide support and project guidance for implementing OT solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and reliability.
• Investigate downtime and quality deviations to determine root causes and propose or implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in Nestlé Continuous Excellence and TPM initiatives and serve as an E&A member in operational reviews such as DOR and WOR.
• Share expertise and develop and provide training to build team members' competencies.
• Manage the site electrical safety program and ensure compliance with regulatory and Nestlé standards.
• Lead the maintenance team in maintaining and supporting existing systems and infrastructure.
• Ensure electrical and automation systems are properly maintained in accordance with NFPA 70B.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, NEC, and related requirements.
• Develop and maintain maintenance contracts for key E&A components.
• Support general operations to maximize reliability and uptime.
• Provide technical support for existing systems and assist with troubleshooting and maintenance projects.
• Analyze existing E&A systems and installed equipment for ongoing maintainability and support, and develop roadmaps or master plans where needed.
• Coordinate regular FAS system patching with IT and system users.
• Maintain compliance with corporate hardware, software, and security standards.
• Design, estimate, plan, and execute factory electrical and automation projects.
• Develop and implement project descriptions, plans, timelines, resource requirements, costs, and other project details.
• Implement modifications and improvements to PLC/HMI, control, and electrical systems.
• Interface with vendors, develop bid specifications, participate in design reviews, and conduct factory acceptance testing.
• Oversee installations and verify compliance with NFPA, OSHA, FDA, NEC, and Nestlé standards.
• Own the E&A, FAS, DMO, and OT portions of projects.
• Coordinate and manage engineering compliance gap closures using Nestlé and contracted employees.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives and bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Healthcare coverage.
• A broad range of other benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed