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Electrical & Automation Engineer Manager

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Waverly, IA
•$134,753 - $185,658

About The Position

Nestlé USA is seeking an Electricity & Automation Engineering Manager to join its E&M team. Reporting to the Factory Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for electricity, automation, process control, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Factory Automation System (FAS) infrastructure, applications, and resources. The role applies expertise in these areas to advance business objectives, product quality, and plant operations and performance. This is an exempt position and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent; electrical engineering is preferred.
  • At least 10 years of experience in electricity and automation in a manufacturing facility.
  • In-depth knowledge of electricity, automation, instrumentation, industrial networks, and low-, medium-, and high-voltage installations.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation, Process Control Systems, HMIs, PLCs, MES, and manufacturing IT applications.
  • Experience managing and directly supervising technical teams.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of food processing operations and technology.
  • Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements, hygienic engineering, and the Nestlé Quality System.
  • Project engineering and project management experience.
  • TPM experience in AM, EM, and/or PM Pillars.
  • Experience with CAPEX budgeting, Capital Investment Approval & Tracking, MS Office, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

  • Define, propose, and monitor plans and objectives for electrical supply and distribution, automation, process control, and MES.
  • Lead and coordinate the electrical team, maintaining competencies, motivation, and performance.
  • Ensure compliance with Nestlé standards, government regulatory requirements, and local electrical codes.
  • Develop and implement maintenance and inspection plans for electrical distribution and automation infrastructure.
  • Support E&A-MES capital project proposals, planning, execution, and completion.
  • Develop and implement the MES strategy in accordance with Group Engineering standards and Nestlé direction.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Performance-based incentives
  • A broad range of other benefits; details may vary depending on the position

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