Sr. Project Engineer - Controls/Electrical

Sr. Project Engineer - Controls/Electrical locationHackettstown, New Jersey, United States categorySupply Chain & Engineering Job ID: R143411 Job Description: This Regional Project Engineering Role will be a part of the Mars Wrigley North America Controls, Automation, and Digital engineering team. The individual in this role will be responsible for all aspects of planning and executing projects from ideation to project closure. The scope of the role could include leading and/or supporting large capital projects in the areas of 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 Mars Wrigley Engineering Execution Standard. This role will be based out of one of the following sites: Hackettstown, NJ. What are we looking for? Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or relevant Engineering degree. 5-10+ 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. In-depth understanding of designated functional engineering area of expertise (for specific job requirement i.e. controls, process, packaging) Up to 50% travel requirement depending on project demands. Preferred Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in Controls/Electrical/Electronics is preferred, including courses in Computer Science or an advanced degree in Engineering MBA or PMP certification 8+ years’ experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable Experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry 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, which includes developing control concepts & functional and equipment specifications Directing the modifications, installation, and integration of systems in the following areas: electrical and 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 the 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 a sustain technical competitive advantage Understanding and making decisions to improve business metrics, such as Return on Total Asset earnings (ROTA), Fixed Asset Turnover Ratio (FATR), Economic Profit (EP), etc. Designing systems and selecting hardware and/or directing third-party engineering and/or system Integrator firms Providing design services to meet their 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 the Five Principles, Vision to Win, and the Winning Environment Actively planning and leading project activities in a cross functional team environment Contribute to growth and effectiveness of Regional Controls, Automation, and Digital Team through team initiatives and action planning What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. #Onsite #LI-MP1 #MarsSnacking2025 The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment. The pay range shown is applicable to all locations listed within the job posting:USD 107,071.00 - USD 147,223.00 About Mars: Mars is a family-owned business with more than $50 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 150,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow. Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities:Mars is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Note to Search Firms/Agencies: Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.

Salary : $107,071 - $147,223