Senior Process Control & Automation Engineer
Nestle
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Solon • Arizona • Illinois • United States
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About the role
- Innovate Research, experiment, and deliver the actual and future trends in Advanced Process Control and MES, including new technologies in machine learning, data analytics, vision systems and robotics.
- Facilitate the introduction and implementation of new technologies in coordination with corporate engineering and R&D.
- Execute the automation software development of projects, respecting the necessary steps and creating the documentation needed (not limited to): PLC and HMI coding and integration, MES system integration, System Simulation.
- Apply new standards working closely throughout the global Operations Technology, and Electricity and Automation networks.
- Execute FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) at the suppliers’ facilities.
- Execute / coordinate factory project commissioning.
- Deliver post-project documentation and training to the factory team.
- Initiate and drive Continuous Improvement (CI) in automation with the aim of achieving optimized plant performance.
- Assess and analyze current conditions in Nestle USA factories related to the process automation and MES areas, bringing a systematic and sustainable plan to return the target facility to their basic condition.
- Execute the improvement plan with the full participation of the Electrical and Automation team in the factory as well as other support teams such as Quality, Industrial Performance, and IT.
- Lead market networks in Process Control to provide regular training sessions for the regional E&A community.
- Propose solutions to minimize use of energy and water in the production lines
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably electrical and/or automation engineering/technology or equivalent preferred
- Minimum 3 years industry experience in software development, programming, or engineering discipline
- Experience with one or more of the following systems – HMI, PLC, MES applications, advanced analytics, machine learning, vision systems, robotics
- In-depth knowledge of automation software and related hardware architecture (HMIs, PLCs, etc.)
- PLC: Rockwell Automation, Siemens, B&R
- HMI: Aveva/Wonderware, Factory Talk View SE
- Exposure to automated data collection, databases, visualization, quality and efficiency in manufacturing, SCADA, automated decision control
- Knowledge in Manufacturing Execution Systems is a plus.
- Good knowledge on industrial networks, low voltage systems, and instrumentation.
- Experience in application integration to factory floor equipment
- Exposure to enterprise level large-scale applications
- Knowledge on manufacturing IT, industrial networks and applications
- Knowledge of electricity, electrical safety, local electrical codes and standards.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates who live outside a commutable distance to Solon, OH
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingHMI programmingMES applicationsmachine learningdata analyticsvision systemsroboticsautomation software developmentsystem simulationcontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationtrainingproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingproject managementfacilitation
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in EngineeringElectrical EngineeringAutomation Engineering