Senior Process Control & Automation Engineer

Role Overview

• Innovate 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 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.
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Knowledge in Manufacturing Execution Systems is a plus.
• Good knowledge on industrial networks, low voltage systems, and instrumentation.
• Experience in application integration to factory floor equipment
• Exposure to enterprise level large-scale applications
• Knowledge on manufacturing IT, industrial networks and applications
• Knowledge of electricity, electrical safety, local electrical codes and standards.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates who live outside a commutable distance to Solon, OH