Lead Regional Automation & Controls Projects

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Veghel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaging work environment

Competitive compensation

Health insurance discount

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan

Career growth

Volunteer initiatives

Brand discounts

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Regional Project Engineer Automation & Controls to lead CAB investments across multiple sites. You will provide technical leadership to cross‑disciplinary teams delivering automation, controls, electrical, and digital manufacturing projects.

You will manage budgets, lead contractors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive standardization across the cluster while advancing trends in automation and smart factory solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering.
• 3–5 years engineering/technical experience.
• Experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from scoping through design, execution, and closure.
• Lead engineering contractors and subcontractors throughout all project phases.
• Manage project budgets and supplier relationships for reliability.
• Define and execute technical solutions aligned with safety, food safety, and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee installation activities and I/O testing to ensure commissioning readiness.
• Apply global and regional standards consistently during project execution.
• Develop equipment specifications to support procurement and FAT.
• Support regional COP and drive standardization across the cluster.

Skills

Automation

Controls

Electrical

Digital manufacturing

PLC/HMI/SCADA

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

PLC/HMI/SCADA

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Regional Project Engineer Automation & Controls to lead CAB investments across multiple sites. You will provide technical leadership to cross‑disciplinary teams delivering automation, controls, electrical, and digital manufacturing projects.

You will manage budgets, lead contractors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive standardization across the cluster while advancing trends in automation and smart factory solutions.