Automation Engineer, this is your challenge

Nestlé Nutrition, a global company in the Nestlé Group, helps to enhance peoples’ lives through science-based nutrition products and services for consumer groups with specific nutritional needs. At Nestle Nunspeet, we strive to produce the best baby food in the world. Our factory is equipped with advanced technologies and innovative production methods to ensure that we meet the highest standards in food safety and quality.

You will be part of the Automation and MES group in Nunspeet factory. Together with our MES, Automation and IT experts you’re going to support daily operations in our factory. You will be assigned to one production line in Nunspeet, and you will be responsible for Automation and MES topics. You will also support E&A projects within the factory.

As Automation Engineer you have the following responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and improve existing Automation and MES applications;
• support daily automation topics occurring on the line ((SCADA-HMI-PLC-DMO);
• support root cause analysis for automation digitalization issues;
• identify improvements areas on the line under your responsibility;
• support improvement projects related to Automation and/or OTIT;
• maintain and improve Automation and MES documentation.

As Automation Engineer you report to Electrical and Automation Teamleader and you are part of the Engineering team of Nestlé Netherlands.

What are we looking for in our Automation Engineer?

You want to develop yourself as an Automation and MES Engineer within the Nestlé Company. You also like to work with colleagues from other departments like Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance and Technology etc. Furthermore, you are aware of what kind of product we produce, for which group and why we follow certain rules for quality.

• A Bachelor’s degree in the direction of electrical engineering, computer science or industrial automation;
• knowledge in PLC controls and affinity with network components and MES. Knowledge and experience with Wonderware and Rockwell PLC’s is not a must, but is an advantage;
• experience in an engineering job in machine and equipment construction;
• you are someone who takes initiative, has an innovative mindset and self-knowledge;
• you are trustworthy, service oriented and wants to work together with colleagues;
• good control of the English language. Dutch is a pre.

The vacancy offers more than just a challenge:

• Fulltime position (40 hours a week);
• competitive salary between € 3900 and € 5000 based on your experience;
• excellent terms of employment, with elements such as a 13th month, 25 vacation days, corporate fitness initiatives and many other extras;
• you will be part of an international team that includes experts on areas of Automation MES and IT;
• you will develop your automation and MES skills following Nestlé and international standards;
• training on MES, Wonderware, field networks, Rockwell PLC’s and safety standards can be offered;
• you will be working on a product, which has a lot of meaning to a vulnerable group;
• nice working environment, chemistry, company pride and passionate colleagues;
• the variously activities and perspectives within Nestlé are giving you the perfect opportunity to grow and to develop yourself in automation, MES and project management areas (internationally). This makes the job a real challenge.

Respect is at the heart of Nestlé's culture, of which room for differences is an important part. Differences between people who buy our products and in our workplace. We believe it is important that everyone feels welcome and safe at Nestlé, regardless of your gender, religion, cultural background, age, disability or who you love. We are convinced that diversity leads to more creativity and innovation and moves our organization forward. That is why we actively work to create a culture and leadership that offers equal opportunities for all!

Any questions?

Our recruiters would be glad to answer any pending questions. Feel free to send your questions to [email protected] and you will receive an answer within 3 working days.

Applying for the role of Automation Engineer?

Great! If you see a match with the description described above, we would gladly receive your cv and motivation. You can upload these via the link.

We use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool to schedule interviews with our candidates. So, keep an eye on your email for the interview invitation! When registering your application, you will be asked if we may send you whatsapp messages; if you answer 'yes' to this, you will receive communication via whatsapp in addition to messages via email. Communication through our AI tool is in English, but our recruiters speak both English and Dutch.

Interim CV’s will not be processed.