Nestlé · 12 hours ago
2026 Nestlé Electrical & Automation (E&A) Engineer Development Program
Glendale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$92K/yr - $92K/yrNestlé USA is a leading global company with a rich portfolio of beloved brands. They are seeking ambitious individuals for their Electrical & Automation Engineer Development Program, which is a two-year hands-on program designed to develop the next generation of E&A Engineers who will support the modernization of food manufacturing processes.
CoffeeCosmeticsDairyFood and BeverageWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Building foundational E&A skills through hands-on work, structured training, and guided practice with experienced E&A leaders
Supporting process improvements by gathering data, documenting findings, and assisting senior engineers with quality, safety, and efficiency initiatives
Assisting daily operations & maintenance of electrical power, instrumentation, and control systems—including early exposure to digital tools that improve reliability
Helping maintain accurate electrical and automation documentation and supporting change control processes
Supporting energy and water saving initiatives and assisting in tracking results
Learning asset management fundamentals, including equipment condition, lifecycle, and capital planning support
Contributing to capital investment projects—from scoping and vendor support to commissioning, testing, and documentation
Gaining real-world exposure to industrial automation & controls (PLCs/SCADA, instrumentation, industrial networking)
Learning how data drives predictive/automated decision making
Troubleshooting control systems and supporting project execution
Assisting with technical documentation, specifications, procurement, programming support, assembly, and commissioning
Providing technical support and training to operators and technicians
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support organizational goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or other related engineering discipline (completed or expected by June 2026)
Available to start June 8, 2026
Ability to relocate to one of our Electrical & Automation Center of Excellence factory locations across Nestlé USA for the approximately two-year program
Ability to be placed in one of our Nestlé USA factories or Distribution Centers at the end of the program into an Electrical & Automation Engineer position
Limited travel for training events
Willingness to work any shift which may include first, second, third, weekends, holidays, extended shifts (e.g., 10-hour or 12-hour schedules), as required throughout the program
Ability to work in ambient conditions that may be cold, wet, or warm
Strong communication, analytical, and leadership potential
Team-oriented mindset, resilience, adaptability, and willingness to 'fail forward'
Ability to connect the dots across complex systems and think end-to-end
Comfortable leading in a factory environment
Comfortable with ambiguous situations and challenging assignments
Preferred
Electrical & Automation internship or co-op
Leadership experience (student orgs, athletics, community)
Manufacturing experience
Demonstrated problem solving experience
Preferred cumulative GPA: 3.0+
Benefits
Relocation package (for eligible candidates)
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, mental wellness programs, and financial health benefits
Immersion into a dynamic and inclusive work culture
Mentorship and professional coaching from experienced leaders
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits
Company
Nestlé
As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.
Founded in 1866
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2003-03-14IPO
Leadership Team
Jeff Hamilton
Executive Vice President & CEO of Zone Americas at Nestlé
Martial Rolland
CEO Nestle Russia and Eurasia
Recent News
2026-01-16
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