Senior Electrical & Automation Specialist Senior Electrical & Automation Specialist

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Springville, UT

About The Position

As a Senior Electrical & Automation Specialist, you are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical, automation, MES, and digital systems while developing deep process knowledge of production lines and excelling at troubleshooting complex issues. You lead full end-to-end engineering projects, managing the entire lifecycle from concept to commissioning. You create detailed technical documentation and specifications, oversee procurement activities, and program systems to meet operational needs. You also guide assembly and commissioning efforts to ensure smooth, successful installations. In this role, you build capability in technicians and operations teams by training them on new automation systems. You collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners to drive efficiency, reliability, and organizational success.

Requirements

Associates Degree (required) or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related degree.
Previous electronic, automation or engineering/maintenance experience and previous manufacturing experience required. 2-3 years’ experience in related field preferred.
Knowledge on Digital technologies implementation (e.g. Vision Systems, Data Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, etc.).
PLC programming with automation and process control skills required.
Allen-Bradley experience required.
able to comply with safety rules and procedures including wearing safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, respirators, and SCBA suits where applicable.
able to work in effective temperatures ranging from –40 degrees F. to +120 degrees F.
able to work with, and be exposed to ink, (hot) oils, (hot) greases, and solvents.
able to work in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience preferred.
Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Engineering and Maintenance Manager in preparing equipment specifications, detailed layouts, and directing the installation of capital equipment. Propose and implement work processes, procedures, and technical resources in accordance with the Engineering Policy, Key Principles and the Electricity & Automation – Manufacturing Execution System (E&A-MES) Activity as outlined in the Nestle Engineering Excellence (NEE) master document.
Interfaces with Maintenance and Production Managers to provide assistance in the operation of key production equipment. Coordinate personnel (e.g. technicians, instrument fitters, contractors, etc.) to ensure the Automation and MES objectives are satisfied.
Conducts Engineering studies of equipment operations to ascertain design of electrical/mechanical/operational malfunctions and make recommendations for improving performance/productivity.
Reviews spare parts and PM requirements for new equipment with Production Maintenance. Ensures that spare parts are ordered/stocked and PM's are implemented in a timely manner.
Reviews design and specification proposals submitted by vendors or Division Engineering with appropriate plant departments to ensure compatibility with established plant design and operational criteria. Ensures at all times safe installations and operations through proper design, protection systems, procedures, and training.
Ensures at all times the technical integrity and performance of the Automation and MES Equipment.
Records a log of major project activities and prepares required tables and sketches to clarify project activities.
Responsible for training personnel in Electrical Maintenance, Maintenance Mechanics and Production in conjunction with new equipment installations to ensure efficiencies of automation goals are achieved and sustained.
Models the Springville Compass in all work-related activities.
Performs all other duties as assigned by Engineering and Maintenance Manager.