We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical and Automation Engineer to join our team at the Blayney Petfood Manufacturing Facility. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for providing technical support and expertise in the design, installation, maintenance, and improvement of our manufacturing execution systems (MES), electricity, and automation (E&A) infrastructure.

• Manage the factory electrical infrastructure from design through to installation, maintenance, operation, improvement, and upgrade as part of a site electrical strategy.
• Participate in Capital Investments projects in the factory, ensuring that the technical solution follows corporate and market standards.
• Prepare user and technical specifications.
• Ensure Process & Equipment safety for people, products, and environment, and exhibit an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations.
• Implement Change Management to appropriately manage modifications in the MES-E&A solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our factories through mastering process and product characteristics.
• Supervise and coordinate Automation and MES maintenance and project work by electricians and contractors.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Management, and Engineering to resolve Automation and MES issues.
• Develop a deep insight of the processes and continuously strive for the improvement of quality, safety, or efficiency while protecting technological know-how and competitive advantage.
• Participate in the implementation of engineering tools at site level (i.e., NSAT, NEST, AMM, etc.).
• Ensure that all MES-E&A installations comply with market and corporate safety, health, environment, product safety, and product quality standards.
• Ensure that key MES-E&A documentation is up to date and in place (i.e., SLD, URS, FDS, Calibration procedures, etc.). Participate in Maintenance and Inspection activities in the factory.

• Strong leadership skills with a drive to deliver quality outcomes.
• Degree or Diploma qualified with solid Electrical and Automation experience.
• Minimum 3 years Automation and/or MES engineer with Electrical experience.
• Experience in Personnel Supervision of technical teams, contractors, or other 3rd parties.
• Participation in the development of engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Participation in the start-up of technical equipment(s) and/or production line(s).
• Exposure to TPM, preventive maintenance planning, and/or maintenance execution desired but not required.
• Proficient in installation, programming, and troubleshooting of Allen Bradley PLC's and variable speed drives – desired.
• In-depth knowledge of instrumentation and process control, real-time management, MES (Manufacturing Execution System), man/machine interfaces, and communication, computer hardware, etc.
• The right person must be proactive, thorough, and detailed, with a high level of relationship building.
• Excellent communication skills and a proven capacity to influence and negotiate to drive high standards of performance and quality.

• A chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team.
• Varied career experiences and personalized development support.
• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and programs.
• Discounted Nestlé products.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Employee Assistance Program.