Senior Engineer Electrical & Automation

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Jonesboro, AR

2d•$102,799 - $139,725

About The Position

The Senior Electrical & Automation Engineer supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical, automation, MES, and digital systems. The role contributes to troubleshooting and project execution across electrical and automation engineering, including technical documentation and specifications, procurement, programming, assembly, and commissioning. It also provides technical expertise and training to operators and technicians and works with cross-functional teams to support organizational objectives. The position supports engineering skill development, production process improvements, site-level operation and maintenance strategies, compliance and documentation, sustainability initiatives, asset management, and capital investment projects. Projects should follow corporate and market standards and meet quality, schedule, and budget expectations.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience.
Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, including low-, medium-, and high-voltage installations.
Knowledge of local electrical codes and standards.
Knowledge of instrumentation and calibration processes.
Strong knowledge of automation systems and equipment, including HMI, PLC, and industrial networks.
Knowledge of processing operations and technology.
Experience participating in engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Strong communication skills.
A collaborative mindset.
Proactive thinking.
Ability to self-manage while following objectives.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
Experience in food and beverage manufacturing or other consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing preferred.
Experience with Rockwell and Wonderware/Aveva systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Enhance technical skills through ongoing learning and training programs.
Assist in creating technical training materials for personnel who operate and maintain electrical and automation equipment.
Participate in competency assessments and identify areas for improvement.
Understand production processes and help identify opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with senior engineers to implement solutions that improve quality, safety, and efficiency.
Contribute ideas to protect technological know-how and competitive advantage.
Support implementation of site-level maintenance strategies, tools, and methodologies.
Help ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
Learn to use digital technologies to improve reliability and processes.
Help ensure electrical and automation installations comply with safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.
Help maintain current documentation, including electrical drawings and automation documentation.
Learn to manage change processes for modifications involving electrical and automation systems.
Participate in factory sustainability objectives, including energy and water savings initiatives.
Support tracking and reporting results from sustainability and other improvement projects.
Collaborate with colleagues to advance sustainable practices.
Learn about the factory asset portfolio and help identify end-of-life assets and replacement requirements.
Help maintain awareness of asset conditions for capital planning.
Support decisions that consider asset performance and cost competitiveness.
Assist with execution of capital investment projects involving the electrical and automation area.
Follow corporate and market standards when working on technical solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects to expected quality, on time, and within budget.