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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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**Job Title: Electrical & Automation Technician**

Seeking a motivated 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.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:**

+ Hourly pay rate of $42.00

+ $2,500 sign-on bonus

+ 401k with company match

+ Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

+ 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave

+ Insurance eligibility begins on 31st day of employment

+ 11 paid holidays

+ Will start on a Monday- Friday day shift schedule and eventually transition to a continuous operations night shift schedule

**WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH:**

+ 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

+ Support maintenance troubleshooting and line maintenance as needed

+ Ensure accurate documentation of all electrical and automation platforms, equipment and unplanned machine stops

+ Analyze performance data to improve electrical and automation equipment unplanned stops

+ Participate in Pillar Activities, AWG, MWG, IWG, and maintaining KPI’s

**REQUIREMENTS:**

+ High school diploma or GED required

+ Associate degree/technical certificate in related field and/or 3-5 years of equivalent experience. Manufacturing experience preferred

+ Experience with automation systems for building, facility, Packaging. utility, and process controls preferred

+ Experience with PLC Pro 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

**SKILLS:**

+ Troubleshoot PLC’s, their control panels and associated hardware

+ Troubleshoot HMI systems

+ Assist with commissioning of PLC and HMI programs

+ Troubleshoot and program variable frequency drive motors, servo motors

+ 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

+ Basic troubleshooting of messaging from production floor equipment to-and-from the networked systems (Historian)

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 [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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