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Regional Project Engineer Automation & Controls

Mars


Job Location:

Veghel - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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:

  • Bachelors or masters degree in Electrical Automation Engineering or similar.
  • Project management experience and/or training is an advantage but not a must.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

  • 3-5yearsengineering/technicalexperience.
  • 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 multidisciplinary 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 were 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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