Sr Electrical & Automation Specialist (Day Shift)

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If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestl is the place for you. Nestl USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestl's presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We're determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

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We're expanding our factory network and introducing a new manufacturing facility designed with the climate in mind. Our Glendale, Arizona production factory is a brand new, state-of-the-art facility and distribution center with cutting-edge technology and advanced systems designed with sustainability at the forefront. Innovative water recycling processes, zero waste to landfill, and fully recyclable product packaging made from food-safe materials are just some of the programs we've implemented to support Nestl's ambition for zero environmental impact by 2030.

Nestl is looking for aSr. Electrical and Automation (E&A) Specialistfor Liquid Processing in their new factory in Glendale, AZ. This position requires creativity, experience, and the ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts. The Sr. E&A Specialist must have proper expertise and knowledge to integrate power switch gear, automation components, transformers, and branch circuit protection with motors, valves, filters, and sensors into a high-quality system. The focus of the role will be supporting all phases of a project, including concept and research; estimating cost; component selection; network design; panel design; layout; purchasing; device troubleshooting; PLC programming; HMI tagging; and FAT support. You will be responsible for working with the Nestl team, and the vendors to hit the project timeline for a successful startup of the factory.

The following are the job responsibilities that will be required:

Project Management:

• Review User Requirement Specification (URS) and make the necessary Electrical and Automation recommendations based on Nestl standards.
• Develop scope of work according to Nestl guidelines and review the bids accordingly.
• Develop necessary timeline and schedule to keep track of milestones, parts ordered, and vendor commitments.

Design:

• Review/Build electrical design using AUTOCAD according to Nestl standards
• Review/Create electrical schematics along with necessary electrical calculations and SISTEMA documentation.
• Review/ Build Pneumatic Designs needed for the projects.
• Review/Build control design and MCC designs with vendors and make sure Nestl standards are being followed.
• Bill of Materials (BOM) - Review/Create the BOM using the electrical and pneumatic schematics and keep track of the materials delivery.
• Understanding P&ID and working with valves and instruments related to process areas.
• Building FDS based on process descriptions and interacting with cross functional team to build the FDS.

PLC Programming:

• Review/Build Process control Descriptions (PCD) and Functional Design Specifications (FDS) for various equipment and machines as needed.
• Review/Create PLC tagging using Nestl S88 document.
• Review/Design PLC program in Rockwell Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA where necessary and making sure NEAT toolbox 7 is followed where necessary.
• Create/Review communication exchange signals between PLCs.
• Create checklist for FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) according to Nestl guidelines.

HMI/SCADA Development:

• Review/Build HMI screens using Wonderware Software and NEAT 7.0 guidelines.
• Create a simulation plan to review various functionality of SCADA like recipe management, product routes, and CIP routes.
• Review and work with vendors to make sure the HMI screens and SCADA controls are intuitive. Work with operations team to achieve the same.

Miscellaneous:

• Work with cross functional teams and develop action plans to facilitate E&A objectives for the factory.
• Recommend and drive actions to build smart and cohesive systems for seamless integration with other systems.
• Participate and lead standardization, cost savings, and manufacturing process improvement initiatives.
• Streamline engineering processes by creating Standard Operation Procedures (SOP).
• Providing support to process control and process monitoring equipment software design, commissioning, testing, and corrective action.

Education & Experience:

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical or Controls/Automation or mechatronics engineering roles required.
• Experience in food and beverage industry is preferred.
• CAD proficiency:AutoCAD
• Expertise in drafting electrical schematics with power and control systems.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC ladder logic, structured text, and function blocks usingStudio 5000 is required.
• Experience in SCADA and HMI programming usingWonderware software is required.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Windows and all Microsoft Office products
• Trained in industry standards like OSHA and UL requirements.

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