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:

Nestled at the confluence of the Rock and Crawfish rivers, our factory has been a cornerstone since 1910. As one of the largest manufacturers in the region, we ship countless truckloads and railcars of beloved brands like Fancy Feast®, Friskies®, and Pro Plan®. Beyond our mass production, our Jefferson factory proudly donates 1.2 million cans of food annually, supporting over 40 animal shelters and organizations. Our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Join us in Jefferson, where we work together to make a difference in the lives of pets and our community.

As a Controls Engineer, you'll provide controls engineering leadership and support to the manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance teams. In this role, you'll work directly with the Plant Controls Group, specifically with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA data acquisition, 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.

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 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.

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.

The approximate pay range for this position is $90,000.00 to $124,000.00 per year. 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. 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. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

REQUISITION ID:375737

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Job Requisition: 375737

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:

Nestled at the confluence of the Rock and Crawfish rivers, our factory has been a cornerstone since 1910. As one of the largest manufacturers in the region, we ship countless truckloads and railcars of beloved brands like Fancy Feast®, Friskies®, and Pro Plan®. Beyond our mass production, our Jefferson factory proudly donates 1.2 million cans of food annually, supporting over 40 animal shelters and organizations. Our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Join us in Jefferson, where we work together to make a difference in the lives of pets and our community.

As a Controls Engineer, you'll provide controls engineering leadership and support to the manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance teams. In this role, you'll work directly with the Plant Controls Group, specifically with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA data acquisition, 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.

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 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.

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.

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