Regional Controls & Digital Automation Lead

Mars; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Company bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Regional Project Engineer to lead and execute controls, automation, and digital projects across North America. Based at one of several sites, you will drive electrical, controls, Factory IT and Digital Plant Technology initiatives from ideation to closure.

You will collaborate with global engineering to ensure projects deliver value, improve asset performance, and align with the Mars Engineering Execution Standard. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or relevant Engineering.
• 5-10+ years' experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable.
• Basic understanding of engineering principals - knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Controls, Automation, Construction and/or Computer Services.
• In-depth understanding of designated functional engineering area of expertise (for specific job requirement i.e. controls, process, packaging).
• Up to 50% travel requirement depending on project demands.

Responsibilities

• Develop control systems for automating manufacturing processes and packaging systems.
• Deliver projects to the business that provide a competitive advantage.
• Control systems design including development of control concepts & functional/equipment specs.
• Direct modifications, installation, and integration of systems: electrical, power distribution, control, Factory IT, physical automation, Digital Plant Tech.
• Ensure delivery of scope, time, budget, and cash flow objectives.
• Maintain project adherence to scope and critical success factors.
• Communicate with project steering team to achieve objectives.
• Apply appropriate technologies to gain competitive advantage.
• Analyze business metrics like ROT A, FATR, EP to improve performance.
• Design systems and select hardware or direct third-party firms to meet deliverables.
• Participate in engineering standards and tools development.
• Support safety, security and environmental policies.
• Maximize asset utilization through lean design.
• Directly manage all assigned project work and lead cross-functional teams.
• Support Mars principles and Winning Environment.
• Plan and lead project activities within a cross-functional team.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

MBA or PMP certification (Preferred)

Tools

Control Systems

Factory IT

Electrical Systems

Job description

Mars is seeking a Regional Project Engineer to lead and execute controls, automation, and digital projects across North America. Based at one of several sites, you will drive electrical, controls, Factory IT and Digital Plant Technology initiatives from ideation to closure.

You will collaborate with global engineering to ensure projects deliver value, improve asset performance, and align with the Mars Engineering Execution Standard. Travel up to 50% is required.