Automation Engineer

This is your challenge as an Automation Engineer

Nestlé Nutrition, a global company in the Nestlé Group, helps to enhance peoples’ lives through science-based nutrition products and services for consumer groups with specific nutritional needs. At Nestlé Nunspeet, we strive to produce the best baby food in the world. Our factory is equipped with advanced technologies and innovative production methods to ensure that we meet the highest standards in food safety and quality.

You will be part of the Automation and MES group in the Nunspeet factory. Together with MES, Automation and IT experts, you’re going to support daily operations in the factory. You will be assigned to one production line in Nunspeet and will be responsible for Automation and MES topics. You will also support E&A projects within the factory.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and improve existing Automation and MES applications.
• Support daily automation topics occurring on the line (SCADA-HMI-PLC-DMO).
• Support root cause analysis for automation digitalization issues.
• Identify improvement areas on the line under your responsibility.
• Support improvement projects related to Automation and/or OTIT.
• Maintain and improve Automation and MES documentation.

As Automation Engineer you report to the Electrical and Automation Teamleader and are part of the Engineering team of Nestlé Netherlands.

What are we looking for?

You want to develop yourself as an Automation and MES Engineer within Nestlé. You also like to work with colleagues from other departments like Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance and Technology. Furthermore, you are aware of what kind of product we produce, for which group, and why we follow certain rules for quality.

• A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or industrial automation.
• Knowledge of PLC controls and affinity with network components and MES.
• Knowledge and experience with Wonderware and Rockwell PLC’s is an advantage.
• Experience in an engineering job in machine and equipment construction.
• You take initiative, have an innovative mindset and self-knowledge.
• You are trustworthy, service oriented and want to work together with colleagues.
• Good command of the English language. Dutch is a plus.

What the role offers

• Excellent terms of employment, with elements such as a 13th month, 25 vacation days, corporate fitness initiatives and many other extras.
• You will be part of an international team that includes experts in Automation, MES and IT.
• You will develop your automation and MES skills following Nestlé and international standards.
• Training on MES, Wonderware, field networks, Rockwell PLC’s and safety standards can be offered.
• You will be working on a product that has a lot of meaning to a vulnerable group.
• A nice working environment, chemistry, company pride and passionate colleagues.
• The variety of activities and perspectives within Nestlé gives you the opportunity to grow and develop yourself in automation, MES and project management areas, including internationally. This makes the job a real challenge.