Regional Controls Engineering Manager

Job Description:

The Regional Controls Engineering Manager is responsible for the development of control systems for automating manufacturing processes and packaging systems and deliver projects to the business that provide a competitive advantage.

The Controls Leader is responsible for developing skills that support excellence in execution and leadership, including effective communications and establishing clear accountability with the project team, contractors and vendors, while contributing to a winning environment which promotes safety, trust and confidence

What are we looking for?

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering) or 5 - 10 years Factory Controls & IT experience
• Possess or is able to obtain Operational Electrical Qualification Certificate (must be able to work independently on live electrical panels)
• In-depth understanding of functional engineering area of expertise
• Developing Team skills - high performance team experience
• Results Driven while Dealing with Ambiguity
• Good communication & influencing of others
• Critical & innovative thinking
  
  

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in Engineering, MBA, or PMP certification (Electrical or Controls Preferred)
• Server Administration Expert
• Virtual Infrastructure Administration knowledge
• Cisco Equipment Architecture knowledge
• Database Administration knowledge
• SQL & VBA Knowledge
  
  

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Technical and project management knowledge required to execute projects that deliver stated business objectives
• Being an active leader and participant in the project development process in creating and supporting Global and North American engineering standards
• Using the adopted project management techniques to manage projects to meet agreed upon commitments of project scope, time, and budget
• Facilitates the transfer of knowledge of control systems and electrical projects to site stakeholders through the CVS process.
• Maintaining a positive attitude
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze, design, program, and test applications for Factory Controls & IT systems
• Good understanding of Operating Systems environments including Microsoft Windows PC and Server Operating systems, Active Directory, other Microsoft technologies, and thin-client technologies
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks PDM
• Ability to work well with user departments to provide the operational support in the use of HMI terminals, including thin client, along with software applications on Control Systems
• Must be able to ascertain - through interaction with production and engineering staff representatives - the requirements for process control computer applications
• Knowledge of databases such as Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, and database connectivity using ODBC and Wonderware automation software
• Knowledge of web application development including basic web design, web connectivity, and database access
• Understanding of networks including, but not limited to, Modbus , Ethernet, Devicenet, and/or Profibus
• Ability to troubleshoot programs residing in, but not limited to, Modicon, Siemens, and/or Rockwell Automation PLC Control Systems in the plant
  
  

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.
  
  

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