Controls Engineer/Material Handling

3 weeks ago


King William VA, United States Nestlé Purina Pet Care Full time

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Since 1997, our King William factory has been a major producer of the nation’s cat litter supply. Located on Tidy Cat Road just 25 miles northeast of Richmond, our 40-acre plant site is built adjacent to a 486-acre clay mine, so we’re able to efficiently and effectively mine, process, package, and ship raw material and finished product from the same facility. We are a Continuous Operation, with alternative shift options to mass produce both our conventional and clumping cat litter that supplies the mid-Atlantic region with nearly a third of a million tons annually—and over half a million tons by 2016. For 50 years, brands like Tidy Cats® have combined the highest quality ingredients and science to even the most disposable products. These and future innovations have created demand that our King William, VA plant is proud to meet.
As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and improvement of controls and instrumentation systems, including Capital project development, management, and implementation. You will provide technical support to the facility to meet ongoing Production requirements while developing controls, equipment, and systems process improvements to enhance performance, reliability, and quality within the site.
Design PLC, HMI, instrumentation and electrical systems and applications for cost effective plant operations.
Advise the Engineering staff of appropriate control and instrumentation standards and philosophy.
Manage controls related Capital project activities, from conception through start-up, including conceptual design, budgeting, detailed design, specification development, bid negotiations, and installation.
Provide support for plant operations requiring control system Engineering, programming, and design.
Assist the site in the maintenance, upgrade, and troubleshooting of existing PLC and HMI control systems.
Update the hardware/software of existing systems to ensure efficient plant operation.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 5+ years' experience supporting industrial controls systems
Associate Degree and 7+ years’ experience with control systems design, programming, integration and troubleshooting in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment
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. Learn more About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer* seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.Note: Nespresso is not a federal contractor and does not maintain affirmative action programs



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