Sr. Engineer - Digital and Automation

About the role

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. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Digital Transformation is at the center of all that we do. With data-driven innovators passionate about making a difference in the lives of pets, we create cutting-edge digital and automation solutions that solve complex problems at scale. You’ll be at the forefront of digital advancements as they happen in real time, as well as ensure we remain a leader and innovator in the pet care category. Have a hand in making a lasting impact within our long-standing history.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies in machine vision, spectroscopy, sensor fusion, advanced automation, and robotics to drive continuous innovation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, bridge process knowledge, controls, sensing, data, and physical automation to convert business needs into robust, scalable digital solutions
• Lead proof of concept, validation, integration, and industrialization of digital solutions to enable real-time data processing, analysis, control, and decision-making
• Optimize production lines by designing and establishing digital and automation standards and ensure successful deployment and adoption across factories
• Perform system assessment, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement for manufacturing processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in applying advanced knowledge of data analytics, machine vision, or robotics to build practical, scalable solutions

Qualifications

• Expertise in industrial automation, information technology, and software engineering is preferred
• Excellent analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills is preferred
• Excellent communication, visualization, and teamwork skills is preferred
• Proven ability to lead technical projects from concept to completion is preferred
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Benefits

The approximate pay range for this position is $100,000 to $132,000. 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.

Schedule

Nestle 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.

Pay

Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Location

St. Louis, MO, US, 63102