Location: Smithtown, NSWDuration: Full time, 18 months, fixed-term contract5+ years' experience relevant to this role (Food and Beverages, FMCG, Pharmaceutical or similar)Position SummaryJoining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world.
At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.Fantastic Opportunity for an Electrical & Automation Engineer to join our Smithtown Factory (Milo and Café Menu products).
This position is responsible for overseeing and managing E&A project within the manufacturing and production facilities.A day in the life…Reporting to the End-to-End Project Manager, you will be part of a collaborative team passionate about delivering major projects.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:Project planning and coordination: responsible for planning and coordinating E&A projects, including defining scopes, objectives, and deliverables.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams: Operation, Maintenance, external contractors, etc.
to ensure successful project execution.Manage project's E&A scopes from design through to installation, maintenance, operation, improvement, and upgrade as part of a site electrical strategy.Participate in Capital Investments projects ensuring that the technical solution follows corporate and market standards in the following areas: powder handling process, filling & packing line, palletising robots, infrastructure, and building services.Design engineering: responsible for designing E&A systems of projects, or modifications to existing systems including creating electrical schematics, control panel layouts, programming PLC and automation systems.Budgeting and cost control: responsible for preparing project budgets, estimating costs, and monitoring expenses to ensure projects are completed within budget.
You will work closely with the Project Engineering Manager and Procurement colleagues to source and procure necessary equipment and installation and commissioning materials.Project implementation: oversee the installation, commissioning, and testing of E&A systems.
This involves coordinating with contractors, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industrial standards.Risk Assessment and Mitigation: conduct risk assessments to identify E&A potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
Implement safety measures to ensure a safe working environment for all project stakeholders.Project documentation: maintain accurate documentation of project E&A plans, specifications, drawings, and change orders.
Prepare E&A project reports and update the Leadership team and concerned stakeholders.Training and Support: provide training and support to the Production team on the operational new E&A systems.
Ensure that the team is equipped with necessary E&A knowledge and skills to effectively utilize the new systems.Continuous improvement: identify opportunities for process optimization and automation to implement improvements to enhance productivity.What will make you successfulJoining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong leader with a drive to deliver quality outcomes.Minimum Bachelor degree in Electrical and Automation/ Mechatronics.Minimum 5 years Automation and/or MES engineer with Electrical experience in Food and Beverages, FMCG, Pharmaceutical or similar.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, SCADA, MCC, DBs, Dust explosion, instrumentation, Digital transformation, filling and packing, palletising machines; building services (HVAC, fire, hygiene, ICT, lighting, CCTV, etc.)
is preferred.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, project management skills.Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.Applicants must have full Australian working rightsYou will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.In addition, we offer:Varied career experiences and personalised development support.Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts.Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and programs.Paid parental and partner leave.Purchase Leave Scheme.Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave.Our StoryNestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world's largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health, and wellness.
Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards, and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health, and wellness.
As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action.At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team.
Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day.
As a large, global company that's driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future.In return, you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do.Apply today!
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