At Purina we are committed to create richer lives for pets and the people who love them, providing high quality nutrition for cats and dogs and doing more of what matters for pets, people and planet.

Position Snapshot: 

• Nestlé Purina Italy, Portogruaro Plant (VE)
• Permanent and full-time role
• Nestlé welcome people with disabilities
• University Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 3 years Automation and/or MES engineer with Electrical experience
• Supervision of technical teams, contractors or other 3rd parties
• Fluency in English is mandatory. Italian language would be preferred.
• Compensation Package: CCNL Industria Alimentare, Impiegato, 1° Level, Gross Annual Base Salary €53.000,00 + 7% annual bonus based on overall company performance. 

Position Summary: 
Provide support for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Electricity and Automation (E&A) professional and technical operational activities and during participation in CAPEX projects; doing so in line with corporate guidelines, enforcing that all MES-E&A activities enhance business objectives, product quality and plant operation/performance while ensuring that people health and safety, product safety, and environment are never compromised.

A day in the life of an E&A Project Engineer: 
1) Excel in Industrialisation:
Participates in Capital Investments projects in the factory ensuring that the technical solution follows corporate and market standards and is delivered with the expected quality, being on time and in budget. Responsibilities include: the preparation of the user and technical specifications, coordinating the requirements of the main users (production, quality, etc.), the follow up of the solution development, the pre-test,  implementation and training of operators and maintenance crews. Must fully understand the technical details of the MES-E&A solutions in all projects.
2) Manage existing assets:
Ensure Process & Equipment safety for people, products and environment and that one exhibits an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations. Participates in the implementation of engineering tools at site level (i.e. NSAT, NET, AMM, etc.), and in the M&I activities in the factory. 
3) Define and adhere to standards: 
Ensures that all MES-E&A installations comply with market and corporate safety, health, environment, product safety and product quality standards. Ensures that the key MES-E&A documentation is up to date and in place (i.e. SLD, URS, FDS, Calibration procedures, etc.). Ensure that the Management of Change is in place to appropriately manage modifications in the MES-E&A solutions. Ensure the application of the market and local MES-E&A related legislation (i.e. electrical, calibration, etc).
4) Product and Process Matership: 
MES-E&A engineers play a key role in the continuous improvement of our factories through mastering the process and product characteristics. The MES-E&A engineer must have a deep insight of the processes, and continuously strive for the improvement of quality, safety or efficiency while protecting the technological know how and competitive advantage.

What will make you successful? 
• Participation in the development of engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team (preferably including different products and technologies in Electrical and Automation areas)
• Participation in the start-up of technical equipment(s) and/or production line(s) 
• Self Management following defined KPIs/Objectives, and proactively tracking them
• Exposure to TPM, preventive maintenance planning and/or maintenance execution desired but not required.

What does it mean working at Purina? 
At Purina, we’ve worked hard to create a high-performing and caring environment where everyone belongs, and where everyone can push themselves. 
When you join our mission to create richer lives for pets, the people who love them and the planet we share, you’ll find lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and expertise, both at Purina and across the wider Nestlé community. 
You’ll become part of a passionate and successful international team who, as industry pioneers and leaders in their field, are continually striving for better. Who feel safe and supported to challenge, to experiment, to drive change and to be their true selves at work. 
We’re committed to ensuring the whole team can experience the power of Purina, pushing their limits and realising their full potential. 
That’s the Power of Purina. 
Join us at Purina and you’ll lead the digital revolution in pet care with us. 
#ThePowerOfPurina #DigitalCareers 
 Are you ready to discover what’s possible? 

Kindly submit your CV in English to be considered for this position.