Sr Controls Engineer
Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA, San Antonio, TX, United States
At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. Position Summary:As a Senior Controls Engineer, you are responsible for the design and improvement of controls and instrumentation systems, including Capital project development, management, and implementation. You will provide technical support to the facility to meet ongoing Production requirements while developing process automation & controls to enhance performance, reliability, and quality within the site. You will oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment and work directly with our maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production line modifications. Key Responsibilities:•Review specifications to plan layout and installation of electrical wiring and instrumentations including P&ID. Test all assemblies, installations, or repairs on electrical or electronic wiring, and instruments. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, equipment, or components, using test equipment and tools, to locate the cause of a problem.•Designs PLC, HMI, instrumentation and electrical systems and applications for cost effective plant operations. Advise the Engineering staff of appropriate control and instrumentation standards and philosophy including robotic material handling systems. Manage controls related Capital project activities, from conception through start-up, including conceptual design, budgeting, detailed design, specification development, bid negotiations, and installation.•Assist the site in the maintenance, upgrade, and troubleshooting of existing PLC and HMI control systems. Update the hardware/software of existing systems to ensure efficient plant operation.•Uses Root Cause Analysis to investigate operational errors and recommends corrective action.•Provide support for plant operations requiring control system troubleshooting, PLC programming, and design. Responsible for troubleshooting Control Cabinet including PLC, relays, I/O modules, VFDs, Robotic material handling system and instrumentations.•Review standards and compliance requirements applicable to the electrical control systems. Provides instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA software & hardware support and training to plant maintenance staff.•Lead transformational projects and process improvement initiatives.Experience and Education Requirements:•5+ years' experience in industrial control system installation, maintenance, and support in a manufacturing environment. •Applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PC-based HMI systems or Associates of Applied Science in an electrical, industrial, or other technical discipline. •Experience Reading Rockwell Software•Applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PC based HMI-systems. SCADA programming or Ignition experience preferred.•Must be able to read blueprints, shop drawings, and generate rough sketches as needed. Ability to use electrical tools such as an oscilloscope and/or electrical test meterSkills:Direct skills/experience with the following Allen-Bradley/Rockwell components and software:•CompactLogix PLC, MicroLogix 1400 PLC, PanelView Plus HM, PowerFlex Series Inverters, Kinetic Series Servos and RSLogix 5000 Software Requisition ID: 324795 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. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacyAt Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. Position Summary:As a Senior Controls Engineer, you are responsible for the design and improvement of controls and instrumentation systems, including Capital project development, management, and implementation. You will provide technical support to the facility to meet ongoing Production requirements while developing process automation & controls to enhance performance, reliability, and quality within the site. You will oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment and work directly with our maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production line modifications. Key Responsibilities:•Review specifications to plan layout and installation of electrical wiring and instrumentations including P&ID. Test all assemblies, installations, or repairs on electrical or electronic wiring, and instruments. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, equipment, or components, using test equipment and tools, to locate the cause of a problem.•Designs PLC, HMI, instrumentation and electrical systems and applications for cost effective plant operations. Advise the Engineering staff of appropriate control and instrumentation standards and philosophy including robotic material handling systems. Manage controls related Capital project activities, from conception through start-up, including conceptual design, budgeting, detailed design, specification development, bid negotiations, and installation.•Assist the site in the maintenance, upgrade, and troubleshooting of existing PLC and HMI control systems. Update the hardware/software of existing systems to ensure efficient plant operation.•Uses Root Cause Analysis to investigate operational errors and recommends corrective action.•Provide support for plant operations requiring control system troubleshooting, PLC programming, and design. Responsible for troubleshooting Control Cabinet including PLC, relays, I/O modules, VFDs, Robotic material handling system and instrumentations.•Review standards and compliance requirements applicable to the electrical control systems. Provides instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA software & hardware support and training to plant maintenance staff.•Lead transformational projects and process improvement initiatives.Experience and Education Requirements:•5+ years' experience in industrial control system installation, maintenance, and support in a manufacturing environment. •Applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PC-based HMI systems or Associates of Applied Science in an electrical, industrial, or other technical discipline. •Experience Reading Rockwell Software•Applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PC based HMI-systems. SCADA programming or Ignition experience preferred.•Must be able to read blueprints, shop drawings, and generate rough sketches as needed. Ability to use electrical tools such as an oscilloscope and/or electrical test meterSkills:Direct skills/experience with the following Allen-Bradley/Rockwell components and software:•CompactLogix PLC, MicroLogix 1400 PLC, PanelView Plus HM, PowerFlex Series Inverters, Kinetic Series Servos and RSLogix 5000 Software Requisition ID: 324795 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. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy