Global Digital & Automation Lead (Travel Up to 30%)

Nestlé S.A.; Konolfingen; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. in Konolfingen, Switzerland, seeks a Senior Digital and Automation Engineering Specialist (DMO/MES) to drive global digital manufacturing initiatives and MES deployments. You will lead projects, collaborate with factories, and enable data-driven improvements in reliability and efficiency.

Requires a Master’s in Engineering with a digital focus, experience with Rockwell/Wonderware/AVEVA, and willingness to travel up to 30% internationally. Fluent English essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering with a focus on digital technologies.
• Experience in digital manufacturing solutions, AI and robotics in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of DM0/MES, automation and digital engineering.
• Proficiency with Rockwell, Wonderware or AVEVA and process simulations.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in manufacturing.
• Excellent English and willingness to travel up to 30% internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, support and global deployment of digital manufacturing solutions.
• Standardize MES, OT and automation across sites.
• Partner with factories and suppliers to scale digital technologies.
• Provide guidance for investment projects from design to handover.
• Ensure secure, reliable manufacturing data through data integration initiatives.
• Coach teams and share best practices across the global manufacturing community.

Skills

Digital manufacturing and automation

AI and robotics

DMO/MES expertise

Automation engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering (digital technologies)

Tools

Rockwell

Wonderware

AVEVA

Job description

Nestlé S.A. in Konolfingen, Switzerland, seeks a Senior Digital and Automation Engineering Specialist (DMO/MES) to drive global digital manufacturing initiatives and MES deployments. You will lead projects, collaborate with factories, and enable data-driven improvements in reliability and efficiency.

Requires a Master’s in Engineering with a digital focus, experience with Rockwell/Wonderware/AVEVA, and willingness to travel up to 30% internationally. Fluent English essential.