Regional Project Engineer Automation & Controls

Mars; Veghel; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaging work environment

Competitive compensation

Well-being benefits

Pension scheme

Career development

Community volunteering

Leadership & purpose

Employee discount

Job summary

Mars Veghel is seeking a Regional Project Engineer Automation & Controls to lead CAB investments across sites, providing technical leadership to multi-disciplinary teams in automation, electrical, and digital manufacturing. The role covers scoping, design, execution and project closure with a focus on safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

You will manage budgets, lead contractors and suppliers, and ensure delivery within financial objectives, while aligning with Mars standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering.
• 3-5 years engineering/technical experience.
• Experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA systems.
• Willingness to work across disciplines.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects per Mars PM curriculum from scope to closure.
• Lead engineering contractors and subcontractors.
• Maintain supplier relationships for quality and timely delivery.
• Manage project budgets within financial objectives.
• Lead the technical pillar or overall engineering project leader.
• Define and execute technical solutions aligned with business, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee installation activities and FAT readiness.
• Apply global and regional engineering standards throughout project execution.
• Develop equipment specifications to support procurement and FAT.
• Provide technical guidance to other departments in specific technology areas.
• Participate in Regional COP and drive standard implementation.
• Stay updated on automation and digital manufacturing trends.

Skills

Automation & controls

Electrical systems

PLC/HMI/SCADA

Project management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Electrical/Automation Engineering degree

Tools

SCADA software

Safety compliance tools

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a Regional Project Engineer Automation & Controls to lead the development and delivery of CAB investments across multiple sites. The role provides technical expertise and leadership to multi-disciplinary teams delivering a portfolio of engineering projects, which may include controls, automation, electrical, digital manufacturing, process, packaging, utilities and broader facilities or infrastructure scopes.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical, Automation Engineering or similar.
• Project management experience and/or training is an advantage, but not a must.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• 3-5 years engineering/technical experience.
• Strong technical background in automation, controls, electrical systems or digital manufacturing, with the ability to work across adjacent disciplines.
• Experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, electrical systems or manufacturing digital is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of safety, food safety and regulatory requirements in manufacturing environments is an advantage but not a must.

Experience

• Delivery of capital projects with significant technology, automation or electrical content within live manufacturing environments.
• Budget management and cost control.
• Management of system integrators, electrical contractors and technology vendors.
• Ability to apply known technologies independently while working effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Deliver projects in accordance with the Mars Project Management curriculum, from technical scoping through design, execution, and project closure.
• Lead engineering contractors and subcontractors during all project phases.
• Maintain effective supplier relationships to support quality, reliability, and efficient project delivery.
• Manage project budgets for assigned projects, ensuring delivery within approved financial objectives.
• Depending on project complexity, lead the technical functional pillar or act as overall engineering project leader.
• Define and execute technical solutions ensuring alignment with business needs, engineering standards, human safety, food safety, environmental, and legal obligations.
• Hold primary responsibility for installation activities and I/O testing, ensuring safe execution and readiness for commissioning.
• Apply global and regional engineering standards and regulatory requirements consistently throughout project execution.
• Develop and align equipment performance specifications to support procurement, equipment ordering, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Act as a functional expert providing technical guidance to other departments in specific technology areas.
• Participate actively in the Regional Community of Practice (COP), contributing to global standards, supporting standard reviews and improvements, and driving consistent implementation across the cluster.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends in automation, digital manufacturing, data, robotics and smart factory solutions.

What We Offer:

• Engaging work environment: Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive financial rewards, including a performance-based Business Bonus and annual salary increase based on performance.
• Comprehensive Well-being: We are committed to your well-being. Our benefits package includes a discount to health insurance, a company-funded Employee Assistance Program, and an annual contribution toward your personal health and wellness initiatives.
• Secure Future: A generous pension scheme to help you plan for the long term.
• Career Growth: Personalized development plans and dedicated support to help you build your career.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.
• Leadership & Purpose: Working in a people & purpose driven company, where we're striving to build today the world we want tomorrow, led by experienced leaders.
• Access to many of the Mars brands at a discounted price available in the employee shop.

#mars #proudlymars