Regional Project Engineer Automation & Controls

**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.  #LI-KD1 #mars #proudlymars