Senior Digital and Automation Engineering Specialist (DMO/MES)

The Senior Digital and Automation Engineering Specialist (DMO/MES) at Nestlé Nutrition & Health is a pivotal role focused on enhancing digital manufacturing and automation solutions. The company specializes in developing science-backed nutrition products, processes, and packaging, providing technical support to factories globally. The position is based in Konolfingen, Switzerland, at the R&D center. The main responsibilities involve leading the development and deployment of digital manufacturing and automation solutions to boost reliability, efficiency, and operational performance across factories. This includes driving the standardization and continuous improvement of manufacturing execution systems, operational technology, and automation solutions. The role also involves collaborating with various teams and technology partners to integrate emerging digital technologies into scalable business solutions. Additionally, the specialist will provide expert guidance for investment projects, from design to handover, and enable secure, reliable, and actionable manufacturing data through data integration initiatives. To excel in this role, candidates must have a Master's degree in Engineering with a focus on digital technologies, along with strong expertise in digital technologies applied to manufacturing, automation, industrial software, and operational technology. Experience in digital manufacturing solutions, AI, robotics, and manufacturing execution systems (DMO/MES) is essential. Knowledge of process mastery applications and control system platforms such as Rockwell, Wonderware, or AVEVA is also required. Experience in commissioning, start-up, and continuous improvement in manufacturing facilities, particularly in dairy processes, is crucial. Nice-to-have skills include the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and a willingness to travel internationally up to 30% of the time. The role offers a hybrid work model with a permanent contract, providing a supportive and inclusive work environment with modern installations and a strong safety culture. Was die Stelle verlangt: - Ein Masterabschluss in Ingenieurwesen mit Schwerpunkt auf digitalen Technologien. - Starke Expertise in digitalen Technologien, die auf Fertigung, Automatisierung, industrielle Software und Betriebstechnologie angewendet werden. - Erfahrung in digitalen Fertigungslösungen, KI, Robotik, Fertigungsausführungssystemen (DMO/MES), Automatisierung und digitalem Engineering. - Kenntnisse in Prozessbeherrschungsanwendungen und Steuerungssystemplattformen wie Rockwell, Wonderware oder AVEVA. - Erfahrung in der Inbetriebnahme, dem Anlauf und der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung in Fertigungsanlagen, idealerweise in Milchprozessen. - Fließende Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift. - Bereitschaft und Fähigkeit, international bis zu 30% der Zeit zu reisen.