Nestlé · 13 hours ago
Electrical & Automation Specialist
Jacksonville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expNestlé USA is a company dedicated to delighting consumers with a rich portfolio of beloved brands. The Electrical & Automation Specialist is responsible for factory maintenance and the E&A strategy, ensuring optimal operation of electrical and process control equipment while collaborating with various teams to uphold quality and safety standards.
CoffeeCosmeticsDairyFood and BeverageWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintain optimum electrical and process control equipment facilities to meet the established objectives of the business
Provide automation, MES, and factory support on the assigned shift, including development of maintenance employees
Ensure alignment of maintenance processes with the final customers in production
Coordinate preventative maintenance on power distribution, automation and MES
Coordinate the drawing updates on any modifications done to the electrical systems
Perform troubleshooting in case of problems and ensure the PLC, HMI and MES applications are properly maintained
Collaborate with other departments, such as quality, safety, operations and production, with special emphasis on Quality Management Systems (QMS), Hazard Awareness Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Calibration
Develop in areas of responsibility to ensure support of operations
Understand the factory electrical system from the Utility company lines to transformers, switchboards, distribution panels, MCC, motors, lighting fixtures, etc
Understand the existing electrical system loading profile, grounding, protection, maintenance needs, safety and reliability of the factory power system equipment
Understand the factory electrical criteria, standards and company guidelines
Maintain the factory process control system
Understand the existing process control infrastructure, configuration, requirements, networks, level of automation, etc
Coordinate the recording of modifications to the control system key documentation (configuration diagrams, P&IDs, process descriptions, etc)
Understand the factory controls and IT criteria, standards, and company guidelines
Participate in coordination of the implementation of the power distribution systems, motor control centers, control panels HMI, instrumentation, system integration, and commissioning and start up activities
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 3 years of experience in Electrical, Controls/Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering related roles
High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 7 years of experience in Electrical, Controls/Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering related roles
Strong organizational skills
Analytical skills in problem solving- ability to think objectively through various options and scenarios
Ability to adapt quickly to changes
Strong interpersonal skills
Preferred
Knowledge of local electrical code and standards
Knowledge on MES (manufacturing execution systems)
In-depth knowledge of HMIs and PLCs; experience with Rockwell Automation RSLOGIX PLCs and Wonderware visualization preferred
Knowledge on industrial networks and applications
SAP knowledge desirable
Power Distribution knowledge desirable
Benefits
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.
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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