Digital Innovation Engineer- Factory Automation & Analytics

Mars; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, Vision, and Dental

6% 401(k) match

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Mars Petcare in Columbus, OH is seeking a Digital Innovation Engineer to drive the integration of digital technologies into our manufacturing processes. The role focuses on implementing and optimizing digital solutions to boost production efficiency, cut costs, and ensure top product quality.

This onsite role operates on a standard 1st shift, Monday–Friday, with 8am–5pm hours. Strong automation, data analytics, project management, and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• 3+ years implementing digital solutions.
• Strong automation and data analytics background.
• Experience managing projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business processes and identify digital transformation opportunities.
• Develop digital implementation plans aligned with MES and visualization software needs.
• Evaluate and implement technologies like IoT devices, sensors, automation, and data analytics tools.
• Establish data collection and management processes for insights.
• Use analytics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor digital systems performance and implement improvements.
• Coordinate with IT and engineering to ensure integration with existing infrastructure.
• Train associates on changes in digital manufacturing processes.
• Handle ad hoc requests as needed.

Skills

Automation

Data analytics

Project management

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering

Tools

PowerBI

Weaver

MES

Visualization Software

Job description

Mars Petcare in Columbus, OH is seeking a Digital Innovation Engineer to drive the integration of digital technologies into our manufacturing processes. The role focuses on implementing and optimizing digital solutions to boost production efficiency, cut costs, and ensure top product quality.

This onsite role operates on a standard 1st shift, Monday–Friday, with 8am–5pm hours. Strong automation, data analytics, project management, and MS Office skills are required.