Regional Controls Engineering Leader

Mars; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Regional Engineering Manager- Controls to lead the Controls Team across multiple sites, developing control systems for automated manufacturing and packaging lines.

You will guide design, programming, and installation of electrical and control systems, drive safety and environmental compliance, and deliver projects on schedule and within budget. Expect 20-50% travel and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering).
• 8-12 years of experience in a comparable technical position in food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferred.
• Strong engineering fundamentals across processes: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Services.
• Experience leading high‑performance teams with good communication and influence.
• Travel requirement of 20-50% depending on project demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and project management leadership to deliver projects meeting business objectives.
• Promote safety, trust, and environmental compliance within the team.
• Develop and enforce engineering standards for Global and North American projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget; use project management techniques to guide projects.
• Lead detailed project scope, schedules, and deliverables with teams, contractors and vendors.

Skills

8-12 years experience

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical preferred)

Advanced degree in Engineering

MBA

PMP certification

Job description

Mars is seeking a Regional Engineering Manager- Controls to lead the Controls Team across multiple sites, developing control systems for automated manufacturing and packaging lines.

You will guide design, programming, and installation of electrical and control systems, drive safety and environmental compliance, and deliver projects on schedule and within budget. Expect 20-50% travel and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.