Senior Controls & Digital Automation Project Lead

Mars; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Bonus program

Job summary

Mars Snacking North America is seeking a Regional Project Engineer to join the Controls, Automation, and Digital engineering team. You will lead or support large capital projects from ideation to closure, spanning electrical, controls, Factory IT, and Digital Plant Technology systems at Mars plants across the region.

Based at one of several sites (Cary NC, Kansas City MO, Jackson TN, Cincinnati OH, Cleveland TN, Yorkville IL, Gainesville GA, Elizabethtown PA), you will ensure on-time delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical).
• 5–10+ years in a comparable technical role in food, beverage, pharma, or related industries.
• Understanding of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Controls, Automation, and/or IT.
• Up to 50% travel dependent on project demands.
• Knowledge of Mars engineering standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop control systems for manufacturing and packaging processes.
• Deliver projects that provide a competitive business advantage.
• Design control concepts and equipment specifications.
• Direct modifications and integration of electrical, control, Factory IT, and digital systems.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and cash flow for assigned projects.
• Ensure adherence to project scope and critical success factors.
• Communicate with the project steering team to achieve objectives.
• Apply technologies to sustain competitive advantage and improve metrics.
• Direct engagement with engineering standards and tools development.
• Support safety, security, and environmental policies.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Controls & automation

Cross-functional teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical engineering

Job description

Mars Snacking North America is seeking a Regional Project Engineer to join the Controls, Automation, and Digital engineering team. You will lead or support large capital projects from ideation to closure, spanning electrical, controls, Factory IT, and Digital Plant Technology systems at Mars plants across the region.

Based at one of several sites (Cary NC, Kansas City MO, Jackson TN, Cincinnati OH, Cleveland TN, Yorkville IL, Gainesville GA, Elizabethtown PA), you will ensure on-time delivery