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If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’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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Nestlé is 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 Nestlé’s ambition for zero environmental impact by 2030.  

Come join our new Beverage startup factory where we will produce Coffee mate, Starbucks, and Natural Bliss coffee enhancer products. 

This position will start on a Monday–Friday day shift schedule and eventually transition to a continuous operations schedule (24-hour/7-day). Overtime and weekend week may be required to meet critical deadlines.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Multiskilled individual with responsibility to maintain and troubleshoot all process control and operational support systems equipment in a proactive manner, troubleshoot and repair breakdowns on all major electrical and computer-based equipment.  Support factory electrical & automation engineering functions. Assist with capital and process improvement project teams. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure accurate documentation of all electrical and automation platforms, equipment and unplanned machine stops
• Understand factory’s key processes (including Industrial Services, Quality, etc.)
• Analyze performance data to improve electrical and automation equipment unplanned stops
• Actively identify opportunities to improve key plant indicators (safety, quality, cost, and service) in E&A systems
• Support other maintenance troubleshooting and line maintenance as needed.
• Ensure the reliable operation of various systems such as Utility Management System, Energy Management System, of product Quality Control systems, including automated Statistical Process Control, Quality Management Systems, and Advanced Process Controls by interacting with cross functional teams
• Support electrical and automation training for other technicians and operators
• Support of the automation obsolescence program
• Participate in capital and process improvement teams
• Participate in Pillar Activities, AWG, MWG, IWG, and maintaining KPIs
• Execute real time trouble shooting and problem solving with maintenance /Operations team and follow-up on issues to ensure that they are completed and that the issues are addressed. Participate in Preventative maintenance completion as needed
• Participate in Problem Solving for line improvements, deviations, Safety and Quality failures. Not limited but including GSTD, Basic Fishbones, BDAs
• Reports directly to maintenance/production leadership with input from Electrical & Automation Engineer.  Expectation: associate will be motivated and self-directed, requiring only nominal direct/daily supervision and adhere to Nestle vision of safe and inclusive culture
• Will work and troubleshoot equipment by interacting with cross functional departments such as Maintenance Leadership, Production Leadership, Engineering Leadership, Factory Leadership, Front Line Operators, Corporate Subject Matter Expert (SME)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Troubleshoot PLC’s, their control panels and associated hardware
• Troubleshoot HMI systems
• Assist with programming and commissioning of PLC and HMI programs
• Troubleshoot and program variable frequency drive motors, servo motors, and robot control systems
• Interpret electrical schematics and complex safety circuit networks
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits from motor starter to load, including three phase 480 VAC, 120 VAC, and 24 VDC control and power systems.
• Update motor controls circuit design
• Understand Machine Safety circuits and performance level identification
• Basic troubleshooting of messaging from production floor equipment to-and-from the networked systems (Historian)
• Knowledge of control system networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, and instrument digital bus systems)
• Basic troubleshooting of network switches, internet routing protocols and machine messaging protocols
• Ensure documentation and backup of MES/control system network data and any system, device, or instrument configuration changes
• Instrument Calibration: Perform calibration of instruments and program documentation
• Maintain factory electrical & application program documentation.
• Perform electrical and automation equipment PM work orders in alignment with factory’s maintenance planning and scheduling
• CMMS system (SAP-AMM) – Access and utilize AMM to accurately document all maintenance activities in AMM
• Strong understanding of basic electrical components like fuses, IO cards, safety relays, VFD and servo drives
• Experience in electrical trouble shooting of electrical circuits like safety circuits, low voltage circuits
• LOTO understanding for 480V devices like MCC and Distribution panels
• This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position

REQUIREMENTS AND EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two-year Technical/Associate Degree in Electronics Technology or three years of equivalent experience
• Experience with automation systems for building, facility, Packaging. utility, and process controls preferred
• Experience with Allen Bradley Software – Studio 5000 and/or Siemens Software – TIA Portal, machine motion control programming like servos and VFD’s is preferred
• Experience with HMI systems, preferably Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk View, Wonderware’s InTouch and ArchestrA platform preferred
• Experience with instrumentation calibration or ISA certification preferred

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role.  In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities.  Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.