Electrical & Automation Engineer

Position Snapshot

Location: Smithtown, NSW
Full time, Permanent
5+ years’ experience in a similar role

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

Fantastic Opportunity for an Electrical & Automation Engineer to join our MILO Smithtown Factory. MILO®, Australia's iconic crunchy milk drink, was first introduced in 1934 by chemical engineer, Thomas Mayne from Smithtown, NSW. Here is your chance to join an iconic brand.

The Electrical & Automation Engineer will be responsible to ensure all site electrical systems are always operating reliably and safely. Providing advanced electrical engineering and technical support to trades and production teams. In addition, you will provide site engineering with the required competence on Factory Automation Systems (FAS), Process Control Systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to effectively support manufacturing operational activities and continuously improve manufacturing performance.

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, key responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to:

 

• Support and Monitor capital Investments in the factory from the preparation to implementation in terms of technical soundness, costs and resources ensuring the alignment with standards, flawless implementation and CQVH (commissioning, qualification, verification and handover).
• Ensure process and equipment safety for people, products, and the environment. 
• Ensure that change management is in place to appropriately manage modifications of the solutions in his/her field of expertise.
• Execute the strategy of the market in terms of MES, Electricity and Automation in alignment with corporate standards best engineering practices.
• Responsible for the management of the factory electrical system. 
• Provide technical support and direction with PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, high voltage electricity, selection of instrumentation and calibration, process control and troubleshooting.
• Implement and maintain the automation / industrial IT network.
• Implement and configure MES. 
• Ensure the factory is IS/IT compliant.
• Conduct Nestlé Dust Explosion Risk Assessments and manage Hazardous Areas.
• Support the management and development of the site electricians.
• Provide one-on-one PLC/HMI/SCADA training/coaching and when required, supervise contractors.
• Review electrical breakdown reports and develop prevention strategies.
• Provide communication to cross-functional teams in relation to any electrical issues.
• Ensure electrical Compliance to Nestlé safety and quality systems, policies and procedures.

What will make you successful

 

• Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong professional with a drive to deliver quality outcomes with efficiency and with a passion for continuous process improvement. 
• Minimum 3 years Automation and/or MES engineer with Electrical experience.
• Participation in the development of engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team (preferably including different products and technologies in Electrical and Automation areas)
• Self-Management following defined KPIs/Objectives, and proactively tracking them.
• Exposure to TPM, preventive maintenance planning and/or maintenance execution 
• Experience working in food manufacturing environment – preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication with all levels of management.
• Degree in Electrical and/or Automation Engineering.  
• Demonstrable experience in similar role with strong people management experience.
• Detailed & advanced knowledge of high voltage, low voltage, controls and automation
• Experience in the use of SAP
• You take pride and responsibility in what you do with strong problem-solving skills and continuous improvement mind-set.
• Proven ability to actively apply skills in a safe and effective manner.

 

Applicants must have full Australian working rights  

Benefits

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

 

In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Purchase Leave Scheme<