Senior Electrical & Automation Specialist

Senior Electrical & Automation Specialist

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. We have a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, and a unique opportunity to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation and celebrates your achievements. You are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
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Nestlé is looking for a Senior Electrical and Automation (E&A) Specialist to join its new factory in Glendale, AZ. This role requires creativity, experience, and the ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts. The Sr. E&A Specialist will integrate power switch gear, automation components, transformers, and branch circuit protection with motors, valves, filters, and sensors into a high-quality system. The focus includes supporting all phases of a project: concept and research;

estimating cost; component selection; network design; panel design; layout; purchasing; device troubleshooting; PLC programming; HMI tagging; and FAT/SAT support. The Sr. E&A Specialist will work with the local Nestlé team, vendors, and corporate resources to achieve project timelines and effectively solve issues. This position is on day shift, typically Monday-Friday.

• Review User Requirement Specification (URS) and make the necessary Electrical and Automation recommendations based on Nestlé standards.
• Develop scope of work according to Nestlé guidelines and review the bids accordingly.
• Develop necessary timeline and schedule to keep track of milestones, parts ordered, and vendor commitments.

• Review/Create electrical schematics along with necessary electrical calculations and SISTEMA documentation.
• Review/Build Pneumatic Designs needed for the projects.
• Review/Build control design and MCC designs with vendors and ensure Nestlé standards are followed.
• Bill of Materials (BOM) – Review/Create the BOM using electrical and pneumatic schematics and track material delivery.
• Understand P& work with valves and instruments related to process areas.
• Build FDS based on process descriptions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build the FDS.

• Review/Build Process control Descriptions (PCD) and Functional Design Specifications (FDS) for various equipment and machines as needed.
• Review/Design PLC programs in Rockwell Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA where necessary, ensuring NEAT toolbox 7 is followed where applicable.
• Create checklists for FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) according to Nestlé guidelines.

• Review/Build HMI screens using Wonderware Software and NEAT 7.0 guidelines.
• Create a simulation plan to review SCADA functionality such as recipe management, product routes, and CIP routes.
• Collaborate with factory operations to ensure HMI screens and SCADA controls are intuitive.

• Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Quality, Operations, ME, etc.) to drive continuous improvement projects for line efficiency.
• Recommend and drive actions to build smart, cohesive systems for seamless integration with other systems.
• Lead standardization, cost savings, and manufacturing process improvement initiatives.
• Streamline engineering processes by creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Provide support to process control and process monitoring equipment software design, commissioning, testing, and corrective action.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field required.
• 3+ years of experience in Electrical or Controls/Automation or Mechatronics Engineering roles required.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry is preferred.
• Expertise in drafting electrical schematics with power and control systems.
• Experience…