Sr. Project Engineer - Controls, Automation, and Digital

Mars; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Hackettstown, NJ. The role encompasses planning and executing projects focused on controls, automation, and digital systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, with 8-10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Competitive salary and benefits package

Potential bonus

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years' experience in a comparable technical position in the food or beverage industry.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles across various disciplines.
• 20% to 50% travel requirement depending on project demands.

Responsibilities

• Develop control systems for automating manufacturing processes.
• Deliver projects that provide competitive advantage.
• Ensure project delivery adheres to scope, time, budget, and cash flow.
• Communicate with project teams to achieve objectives.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Automation Knowledge

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced Degree in Engineering or MBA

Job description

Sr. Project Engineer - Controls, Automation, and Digital

Yorkville, IL, Burr Ridge, IL, Topeka, KS, Hackettstown, NJ or Waco, TX

This Regional Project Engineering role is part of the MarsWrigley North America Controls, Automation, and Digital engineering team. The individual will be responsible for all aspects of planning and executing projects from ideation to project closure. The scope may include leading and/or supporting large capital projects in electrical, controls, Factory IT, physical automation, and Digital Plant Technology systems, depending on business needs. The role owns the overall leadership of controls, automation, and digital projects via the MarsWrigley Engineering Execution Standard.

What are we looking for?

Minimum

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 8-10+ 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.
• 20% to 50% travel requirement depending on project demands.

Preferred

• A Bachelor's degree in Controls/Electrical/Electronics, including courses in Computer Science
• Advanced degree in Engineering
• MBA or PMP certification
• 10+ years’ experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable
• In-depth understanding of designated functional engineering area of expertise (for specific job requirement i.e. controls, process, packaging)

What will be your key responsibilities?

• The development of control systems for automating manufacturing processes and packaging systems
• Delivering projects to the business that provides a competitive advantage
• Control systems design, including developing control concepts & functional and equipment specifications
• Directing modifications, installation, and integration of systems in electrical/power distribution, control systems, Factory IT (servers, networks, Wi‑Fi, etc.), physical automation, and Digital Plant Technology systems
• Ensuring delivery of assigned objectives for scope, time, budget, and cash flow
• Maintaining project adherence to scope, deliverables, and critical success factors
• Communicating with the project steering team to ensure project objectives are achieved
• Seeking and applying appropriate technologies to gain and sustain a technical competitive advantage
• Understanding and making decisions to improve business metrics (e.g., RO TA, FATR, EP)
• Designing systems and selecting hardware and/or directing third-party engineering and/or system integrator firms to meet contract deliverables
• Actively participating in the development of engineering standards and tools
• Supporting safety, security and environmental policies
• Maximizing asset utilization through value-added engineering and lean design
• Directly managing all assigned project work
• Understanding and supporting Mars Five Principles, Vision to Win, and the Winning Environment
• Actively planning and leading project activities in a cross-functional team environment

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company focused on building a better tomorrow.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including Mars University.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including potential bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is USD 107,071.00 - USD 147,223.00. The total compensation package may include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, 401(k) participation, and paid time off benefits. Details will be provided if an offer is made. The pay range applies to all locations listed in the posting.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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