Lighthouse Factory: Digital & E&A Engineering Leader

Nestlé Nederland BV; Almere; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on MCO products

Training and development programs

Professional working environment

Job summary

MCO Health BV, part of the Nestlé group, seeks a Digital and E&A Engineering Manager to lead Electrical & Automation for a large-scale investment. You will drive the automation architecture, data integration, and digitalization roadmap, coordinating engineers, IT teams, and suppliers to deliver a future-ready facility.

You will guide design through start-up, ensuring safety, compliance, and Industry 4.0 readiness, with a focus on traceability and data visibility across shopfloor to data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in electrical and/or automation engineering within industrial or manufacturing environments
• Proven experience in capital investment projects, from design through commissioning and start-up
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems (PLC, SCADA, MES)
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems including power distribution, control panels, and industrial networks
• Experience in digitalization and smart factory initiatives is highly desirable
• Familiarity with traceability systems and end-to-end data integration from shopfloor to data platforms (e.g., DMO)
• Solid knowledge of machinery safety (ISO 13849 / IEC 62061)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles in industrial automation environments is a plus
• Experience with FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated industries is an advantage
• Solid understanding of safety standards, electrical regulations, and compliance requirements
• Experience working with EPC contractors, system integrators, and global suppliers
• Financial awareness, including budget management and cost control within project scope
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus
• Strong analytical, structured, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead complex technical topics and drive decisions across cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of Electrical & Automation (E&A) scope within a large-scale greenfield/brownfield investment project
• Leading the design, development, and implementation of advanced electrical and automation infrastructures
• Driving the digitalization roadmap, including traceability systems, data integration, and smart factory applications
• Shaping and executing the “lighthouse factory” vision with best-in-class automation and Industry 4.0 solutions
• Managing E&A-related project scope, timelines, budget, and deliverables
• Coordinating closely with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Operations, IT/Digital, Quality, Safety, Procurement) and external partners
• Defining automation architecture (PLC, SCADA, MES, DMO) and ensuring seamless integration across all layers
• Ensuring robust electrical infrastructure design (MV/LV systems, power distribution, energy management)
• Driving end-to-end data flow from shopfloor systems to DMO, enabling full process traceability and data visibility
• Leading supplier selection, technical evaluations, and contractor management for E&A packages
• Ensuring machinery safety by design including risk assessments and safety standards implementation
• Overseeing installation, commissioning, testing, and start-up of electrical and automation systems
• Ensuring compliance with company standards, international regulations, and safety requirements
• Identifying technical risks and implementing mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle
• Driving standardization, scalability, and future-ready system design principles
• Enabling data-driven decision-making through reliable and integrated automation systems

Skills

Electrical & Automation

Automation engineering

Project management

Data integration

Industrial networks

Cybersecurity awareness

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk assessments

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

PLC

SCADA

MES

Job description

MCO Health BV, part of the Nestlé group, seeks a Digital and E&A Engineering Manager to lead Electrical & Automation for a large-scale investment. You will drive the automation architecture, data integration, and digitalization roadmap, coordinating engineers, IT teams, and suppliers to deliver a future-ready facility.

You will guide design through start-up, ensuring safety, compliance, and Industry 4.0 readiness, with a focus on traceability and data visibility across shopfloor to data