Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Lead Digital and Automation Engineer at Nestlé Nutrition & Health, your mission is to identify, develop and scale automation and digital manufacturing solutions that strengthen performance across the Nutrition & Health manufacturing network. At our R&D center in Bridgewater, US, we develop science-proven nutrition products, processes and packaging, while providing technical support to Nestlé Nutrition & Health factories worldwide. You will make a difference by collaborating closely with factory, engineering, quality, operations, research and development, digital and automation teams, technology partners and strategic suppliers. This is an opportunity to grow your expertise and deliver meaningful results that help improve lives through nutrition innovation worldwide. You can expect travel both domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leading the identification, development, technical support and global deployment of digital manufacturing and automation solutions that improve reliability, efficiency and operational performance across factories.
• Driving the standardization and continuous improvement of automation, process control, manufacturing execution systems and operational technology solutions across Nutrition and Health sites.
• Building strong partnerships with factories, project teams and technology suppliers to turn emerging automation and digital technologies into scalable business value.
• Delivering expert guidance in the field of electrical, automation and digital for investment projects, from design and commissioning to qualification, validation and handover to operations.
• Enabling secure, reliable and actionable manufacturing data through data integration and engineering initiatives that support digital transformation.
• Coaching teams and sharing best practices that strengthen digital and automation capabilities across a global manufacturing community.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Bringing strong expertise in automation, process control and digital technologies applied to manufacturing, supported by a Master's, Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Engineering with a background in automation and digital technologies.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
• 8+ years of experience in automation, process control, digital manufacturing solutions, AI and robotics, manufacturing execution systems (DMO/MES), and digital engineering, preferably within manufacturing or food industry environments.
• Use solid knowledge of process mastery applications, control system platforms such as Rockwell, Wonderware or AVEVA, and process simulation tools Siemens SIMIT / Tecnomatix to strengthen operational performance.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering projects, commissioning, start-up and continuous improvement in manufacturing facilities, ideally within aseptic Ready to Drink and Oral Solid Dose (VMS) supplement manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrate courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning, while translating ideas into measurable impact and creating shared value.
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Salary: $140,000.00 to $190,000.00 per year
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
