Controls Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care.

About the role

Since the doors opened in 1972, our Atlanta factory has grown dramatically into a state-of-the-art facility. With safety at the forefront of our minds, our Atlanta factory proudly and passionately produces 460,000 tons a year of our dry pet food brands, including Alpo®, Beneful®, Cat Chow®, Dog Chow®, Friskies®, Purina ONE®, and Pro Plan®. Our factory also does its part for the environment by conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, maintaining zero waste for disposal and more.

As a Controls Engineer, you’ll provide controls engineering leadership and support to the production, engineering, and maintenance teams. In this role, you’ll work directly with the Plant Controls Group, specifically with PLC programming, project execution, HMI/SCADA, and instrument calibrations to drive continuous improvement on automated processes and equipment. Prepare to design and approve electrical installations per codes and standards, ensuring the reliability and performance of site power distribution systems through technical oversight.

To support plant operations, this position will work an off-shift schedule. Candidates must be open to working either a 2nd or 3rd shift (not both), with shift assignment based on candidate preference and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide PLC and HMI/SCADA software and hardware support for the factory
• Assist in scope development, requirements, and objectives for electrical and controls projects
• Coordinate and implement control system software and hardware upgrades
• Develop and maintain the long-term electrical and controls infrastructure plan for the factory
• Maintain current and complete electrical and controls as-built documentation
• Assist in maintenance staff training and development

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years’ of experience with electrical troubleshooting, PLC logic system design, technical data interpretation, and hardware application specification in an industrial manufacturing environment.

OR

Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years’ of experience with electrical troubleshooting, PLC logic system design, technical data interpretation, and hardware application specification in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Pay

The approximate yearly pay range for this position is $90,000 - $124,000. Please note that 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.

Benefits

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.