Engineer jobs in United States

This is a great opportunity to join the dynamic Engineering Team at our Mars Petcare factory. Your role will focus on hands‑on maintenance for specialised pet food processing & packaging equipment, including both mechanical and electrical challenges. The aim of this shift‑based role is to problem‑solve and repair technical faults on the factory equipment. These faults cause lost efficiency and factory downtime, making the Shift Maintenance Engineer a critical and highly responsible role for our site to achieve production targets in a safe and food‑safe manner.

• Weekend – 2 shifts (Saturday & Sunday alternating weekly between (nights) 10pm–10am & (days) 10am–10pm).
• Weekday – 1 shift (Mon‑Fri 8am‑4pm/6am‑2pm).

Diagnose and repair random failures on production machinery, identifying the root cause in the repair process. Provide technical experience and support to the Shift Operations Team. Oversee all factory services on shift, including steam, electricity, air, water, and gas. Determine when technical issues are escalated to the days team. Support the Shift Operations Manager with technical safety and food safety standards. Complete planned maintenance activities & improvements with smooth transitions from maintenance back to production.

• Solid foundation in Engineering & Technical skills, built through a recognised apprenticeship.
• National Standard level 4 (or relevant level 3) or HNC/HND level in a combined Electrical & Mechanical Engineering discipline, or an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification with proven experience in the other discipline.
• Self‑sufficient, hands‑on, and strong problem‑solving ability.
• Experience with systematic root‑cause analysis of technical issues.
• Demonstrated experience working in a maintenance or reliability department.
• Industry Health & Safety knowledge (e.g. LOTO, risk assessments & safe work permits).

• Work alongside 130,000+ associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles.
• Be part of a purpose‑driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow".
• Access world‑class training & development from day one.
• Join a company with an industry‑leading salary and benefits package.

• Competitive salary £40,000‑£46,000 (32 Hrs prorated and including shift allowance, DOE).
• Welcome bonus paid in your first week.
• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University.
• Private healthcare + equal parental leave.
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution).
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• EV salary sacrifice scheme.
• Gym membership & wellbeing support.
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service.
• Free perks on site: parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, and access to our employee shop.