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Nestle Electricity & Automation Process Control Engineer in Orbe, Switzerland
Position Snapshot
Location: Orbe, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Product Technology Centre Coffee
Act. Rate: Full-Time 100%
1 week per month on call
Type of contract: Permanent contract
Start date: October 2024
Deadline for applications: July 14th, 2024
Position Summary
The Nestlé Product Technology Centre Coffee (NPTC Coffee) is the leading R&D organization that discovers,
develops and deploys coffee and beverage products and technologies for in-home and out-of-home consumption.
It consists of units in Konolfingen (CH), Marysville (USA), Orbe (CH) and Singapore and provides new products
and processes to all Nestlé markets worldwide.
Our mission – to delight the consumer wherever, whenever, however by delivering moments of genuine pleasure
and indulgence - drives the need for us to attract, select and develop the right people for the right jobs
throughout the value chain of our business.
As an Electricity & Automation (E&A) Process Control Engineer , you will design, implement, and supervise the E&A part of CAPEX and improvement projects in R&D Orbe, following Nestlé standards. You will support pilot plants, ensuring technical soundness in electricity and process control hardware for projects and maintenance, while optimizing processes. Coaching engineers on E&A standards and operating automation based on Swiss regulations and Nestlé standards are also key responsibilities.
A Day in the Life of a E&A Process Control Engineer
Participate and/or lead E&A projects in the pilot plant, ensuring technical integrity, performance, and safe operations
Coordinate personnel to satisfy E&A objectives and ensure timely project implementation within budget
Collaborate with Pilot Plant, QA, Engineering, and Product departments to resolve automation issues
Manage proper documentation (such as User Requirement Specification and Process Descriptions) for projects and facilitate the introduction of new technologies
Conduct pilot plant maintenance, continuous improvements and troubleshooting
Establish backup procedures for automation and industrial IT systems
Monitor plant and equipment for optimal operation, minimizing planned and unplanned maintenance
Demonstrate zero-tolerance for unsafe situations, including food safety
Be available for occasional travel to support process industrialization in factories
What will make you successful
Degree in automation or equivalent / apprenticeship in a similar role
Experience required in Process Control, Loop Tuning, Instrumentation, PLC, and HMI programming
Knowledge of Rockwell Automation and Wonderware/Aveva products; ControlLogix PLC families is a plus
Strong knowledge development and sharing abilities
Focus on delivering quality and customer satisfaction
Ability to work independently with initiative
Strong organizational and communication skills
Effective problem-solving and issue identification
Commitment to a strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, safety, compliance, and quality
Fluent in French and English
At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.
We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.
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We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.