Senior Process Control & Automation Engineer

Senior Process Control & Automation Engineer

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. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

TRAVEL: 25-75% throughout the United States (when required, typically travelling Monday through Friday)

LOCATION: Must be either be based out of Solon, OH or within commutable distance to one of our manufacturing locations (Chicago, IL, Fremont, MI., Anderson, IN., Glendale, AZ., Little Chute, WI).
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates who live outside a commutable distance to Solon, OH

The Senior Process Control & Automation Engineer role at Nestle USA is a key position in driving the future of Automation at our factories. As part of the Corporate Engineering team, we deliver digital innovation and automation to the business as part of US market’s automation strategy. Our team also focuses on continuous improvement of our production lines to reduce losses and improve yield.

The use of new technologies, like Advanced Process Control and Data Analytics, will enable this progress.

• 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
  • 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
• Improve
  • 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

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
• Knowled…