Automation Project Engineer (1-year contract)

Location: Dong Nai, Vietnam

POSITION SNAPSHOT

• Working location: Nestlé Dong Nai Factory (Bien Hoa 2 IZ, Dong Nai)
• Working time: Mon – Fri (08:00 – 17:15)
• Reporting line: Engineering Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

Looking to accelerate your engineering career? As an Automation Project Engineer, you'll gain hands-on experience in automation, commissioning, and project execution within a world-class manufacturing environment. Working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, you'll help deliver solutions that improve factory performance, reliability, and operational excellence. This is a 12-month contract opportunity ideal for engineers looking to build their career in manufacturing automation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support automation projects from design review, installation, commissioning, start-up, and handover.
• Coordinate with suppliers, system integrators, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Support implementation and integration of PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting, and production trials.
• Monitor project timelines, technical issues, risks, and action plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards throughout project implementation.
• Prepare project documentation, training materials, and handover packages for factory teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reliability, and automation performance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical & Electronics, Control Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 2-4 years of experience in automation, controls, electrical, maintenance, or project engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to automation projects, equipment installation, commissioning, or process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial networks, and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Mitsubishi, or similar platforms is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good command of English.

OUR PERKS WORKING AT NESTLÉ

• Guaranteed 13th & 14th month salary
• Performance bonus & annual salary review
• Premium healthcare insurance for employee
• Shuttle buses provided from HCMC & additional transportation support
• Career development & coaching

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at

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