Nestlé Health Science · 23 hours ago
Electrical and Automation Engineer
Bayport, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expNestlé Health Science is dedicated to merging nutrition, science, and wellness to empower healthier lives. The Electrical and Automation Engineer will provide technical support, maintain systems, and lead projects related to electrical and automation systems while mentoring team members.
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Responsibilities
Provide technical support and troubleshooting of existing electrical and automation systems (PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, sensors/instruments, valves/motors, Wonderware System Platform/Aveva, VMs and thin clients, Manufacturing Execution System/MES, Digital Manufacturing Operations (DMO), Vigilistics/CIP software, Wonderware Historian, industrial Ethernet networks, control panels, circuit breakers, etc.) – List platforms and system we wish for them to use, ex. SAP, AS400, etc
Complete incident investigations for downtime and quality deviations to determine root cause and propose or implement corrective and preventive actions
Actively engage in Nestle Continuous Excellence and TPM initiatives
Provide coaching/training to mechanics and operators on the shop floor
Provide Support and troubleshooting for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) including communication to SAP as well as PLC interface code
Ensure existing electrical and automation systems are properly maintained
Analyze the current E&A systems and install base to ensure continued maintainability and support; develop a digital roadmap or masterplan where necessary
Coordinate regular system patching of FAS with IT and system users
Maintain compliance to corporate standards regarding hardware, software, digital tools and security
Conduct estimation, and execution of medium to large scale electrical/automation/MES projects
Develop and implement project descriptions, plans, timelines, resource requirements, costs, etc
Interface with vendors, develop bid specifications, participate in design reviews, and factory acceptance testing
Oversee installations and verify compliance with NFPA, OSHA, FDA, and Nestle standards
Responsibility for E&A/MES/Wonderware/FAS/DMO portion of projects
Share expertise and provide training to build the competencies of EA to peers and lower-level employees
Develop E&A team strategy including areas of MES/Wondeware/FAS/DMO (prioritization, planning, digital roadmaps, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree that relates to controls, automation, electrical power, computer science, and/or electro mechanical fields and 3+ years of related experience
Ability to work flexible hours (as required for projects & on-call support, but majority is M-F first shift)
Minimal travel (typically 0-5% for personal development training and project related site/vendor visits)
Rockwell Software (Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000/500/5, Factory Talk Asset Centre, RSLinx, RSNetworx, etc.)
Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, Panelviews
Wonderware System Platform/Aveva (Archestra, InTouch, Historian, MES, etc.)
Industrial Networking (Ethernet, DeviceNet, ProfiNet)
National Electric Code
Virtual Machines (VMWare or Hyper-V)
Design/Maintenance of Electrical Systems (480 VAC 3 Phase, 120 VAC Single Phase, 24 VDC)
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Microsoft SQL Server
Siemens PLCs/VFDs
Project Management
Problem-solving skills
Benefits
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Performance-based incentives
Competitive total rewards package
Company
Nestlé Health Science
Nestlé Health Science is a company that uses nutrition to help people manage their health. It is a sub-organization of Nestle.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anna Mohl
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nestlé Health Science
Brian Groves
President, Lifestyle Nutrition
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