Pilot Plant Technician - Monthly Rotating Shift

Nestl's Research & Development Technician

Nestl's Research & Development Center is our regional powerhouse driving innovation in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science. Backed by our global Nestl R&D organization, we lead breakthrough discoveries that are both good for consumers and the planet. Our team of experts range from product developers to engineers, working across our portfolio of food, beverage, infant nutrition, and health science to create leading-edge products and services. As part of our organization, you will use your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence to unlock the power of food and provide premium value.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

This position has a monthly rotating shift. Monday-Friday: rotate 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am

Position Summary:

Technicians play a key role in our innovation process by organizing and executing pilot plant trials and associated support under general supervision. Technicians perform mechanical troubleshooting/repair as required, interact with project teams, and participate in project discussions. Technicians participate in cross-training as needed, as well as learn new required skills due to global technology advances.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Set up, start up, operate, clean and shut down food processing equipment
• Successfully execute equipment change over activities
• Mechanical repairs, inspection and troubleshooting as required
• Apply calculations as illustrated in the training program
• Complete all specified training programs, gradually learn the principles of end-to-end soluble coffee global manufacturing processes including roasting, extraction, aroma recovery, evaporation and drying
• Able to trace and understand process flows
• Maintain equipment in good sanitary and working condition
• Document trial data records and prepare summaries of trial results (Log Sheets, etc.)
• Analyze data from various sources such as test results, process controls, trending and monitoring, troubleshoot for deviations
• Trace and understand process flows similar with fluidizing lines, operate heaters and coolers
• Support Project Leaders, Pilot Plant Team Members and others in pilot plant trial preparation, execution, follow up, review and process improvement
• Review and provide feedback for updates to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Apply good manufacturing practices, follow SOPs, maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work area
• Additional duties as assigned

Job Qualifications (Minimum Education, Experience, and Knowledge)

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous operational/manufacturing experience required
• Experience working on complex manufacturing systems similar with roasters, evaporators, centrifuges, aroma recovery systems and spray or batch dryers preferred
• Experience working on similar equipment used for thermal and aseptic processing preferred
• Experience and understanding on working with equipment that use rupture discs and safety valves preferred
• Previous mechanical operation experience or schooling in a maintenance/mechanical/trades program preferred
• Strong critical and analytical skills including problem solving
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, occasionally may lift with assistance over 50lbs