About this role
Job Description:
We are looking for a Regional Project Engineer Automation & Controls to lead the development and delivery of CAB investments across multiple sites. The role provides technical expertise and leadership to multi-disciplinary teams delivering a portfolio of engineering projects, which may include controls, automation, electrical, digital manufacturing, process, packaging, utilities and broader facilities or infrastructure scopes. What are we looking for? Education:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Automation Engineering or similar. • Project management experience and/or training is an advantage, but not a must. Technical & Professional Knowledge
• 3-5 years engineering/technical experience. • Strong technical background in automation, controls, electrical systems or digital manufacturing, with the ability to work across adjacent disciplines. • Experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, electrical systems or manufacturing digital is highly desirable. · Working knowledge of safety, food safety and regulatory requirements in manufacturing environments is an advantage but not a must. Experience
• Delivery of capital projects with significant technology, automation or electrical content within live manufacturing environments. • Budget management and cost control. • Management of system integrators, electrical contractors and technology vendors. • Ability to apply known technologies independently while working effectively within multi‑disciplinary teams. What will be your key responsibilities?
• Deliver projects in accordance with the Mars Project Management curriculum, from technical scoping through design, execution, and project closure. • Lead engineering contractors and subcontractors during all project phases. • Maintain effective supplier relationships to support quality, reliability, and efficient project delivery. • Manage project budgets for assigned projects, ensuring delivery within approved financial objectives. • Depending on project complexity, lead the technical functional pillar or act as overall engineering project leader. • Define and execute technical solutions ensuring alignment with business needs, engineering standards, human safety, food safety, environmental, and legal obligations. • Hold primary responsibility for installation activities and I/O testing, ensuring safe execution and readiness for commissioning. • Apply global and regional engineering standards and regulatory requirements consistently throughout project execution. • Develop and align equipment performance specifications to support procurement, equipment ordering, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). • Act as a functional expert providing technical guidance to other departments in specific technology areas. • Participate actively in the Regional Community of Practice (COP), contributing to global standards, supporting standard reviews and improvements, and driving consistent implementation across the cluster. • Maintain awareness of industry trends in automation, digital manufacturing, data, robotics and smart factory solutions. What We Offer:
• Engaging work environment: Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. • Competitive Compensation: Attractive financial rewards, including a performance-based Business Bonus and annual salary increase based on performance. • Comprehensive Well-being: We are committed to your well-being. Our benefits package includes a discount to health insurance, a company-funded Employee Assistance Program, and an annual contribution toward your personal health and wellness initiatives. • Secure Future: A generous pension scheme to help you plan for the long term. • Career Growth: Personalized development plans and dedicated support to help you build your career. • Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours. • Leadership & Purpose: Working in a people & purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build today the world we want tomorrow, led by experienced leaders. • Access to many of the Mars brands at a discounted price available in the employee shop.
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