Electrical & Automation Engineer – Manufacturing

About the role

The Electrical & Automation Engineer will support design, implementation and maintenance of electrical, automation, MES and digital systems in a Nestlé food‑and‑beverage manufacturing facility.

Key responsibilities

• Develop engineering skills and create technical training materials for E&A equipment.
• Support process improvements by identifying and implementing solutions that enhance quality, safety and efficiency.
• Assist in operation and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation and control systems, leveraging digital technologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environment and quality standards and maintain up‑to‑date documentation.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives such as energy and water savings.
• Assist in asset management, identifying end‑of‑life and replacement needs for capital planning.
• Support industrialization projects and capital investments involving the E&A area.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Professional Engineer license and PMP certification are a plus.
• Experience in food & beverage or CPG manufacturing, with knowledge of electrical distribution, local codes, instrumentation and automation systems (Rockwell, Wonderware/Aveva).
• Strong troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, communication, collaboration, proactive thinking and self‑management.

Required skills

• Electrical distribution systems (low, medium and high voltage)
• Local electrical codes and standards
• Instrumentation and calibration processes
• Automation systems: HMI, PLC, industrial networks (Rockwell, Wonderware/Aveva)

What we offer

• Salary range $85,000 – $120,000 per year
• Bonus eligibility
• Performance‑based incentives, 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and other benefits