A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, 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 its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

***Some Domestic Relocation Benefits May be Available***

Site Controls Engineer – Cleveland, TN

The Site Controls Engineer has a primary responsibility is to ensure delivery of, and provide support as the first point of contact for all Factory Controls & IT related Systems following applicable Global/Regional Standards. They will own the Strategy for Controls & IT Asset Health Check Program as well as facilitate/lead the implementation of Factory Controls & IT projects.

 
Responsibilities include leading and developing the Senior Controls Technicians and Controls Technicians. Additionally, the Controls Engineer directs the modification and installation of control systems; facilitates the transfer of knowledge of control systems and electrical projects; supports the maintaining of controls networks, web servers, data historian and operator interface systems.

Key concepts of the role include, but are not limited to, developing control concepts, program design, coding and implementation, instrumentation selection and operator interface development.  

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required; Electrical / Controls Engineering degree is preferred. 
• Four (4)+ years of Factory Controls engineering experience in a comparable technical position in a manufacturing environment with experience in project execution and leadership.
• Ability to architect manufacturing control systems. Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Siemens, Iconics and/or other major control systems technologies preferred. Experience with FactoryTalk, Wonderware, Modicon, and/or RSLogix5000 is a plus.
• Previous/current people leadership experience of technical associates 
• Strong knowledge of control systems used in high speed manufacturing systems.
• Action oriented, results driven, collaborator and a strong leader
• Experience working in an environment focused on TPM systems
• Factory IT experience  
   

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Provide leadership to the onsite controls team and act as the Controls liaison to the site and regional Engineering teams. 
• Develop the controls talent pipeline of both direct and indirect reports.
• Owner of the Factory Controls & IT Infrastructure in assigned area
• Owner of the Automation Roadmap Strategy; Execute the controls Master Plan, bringing the controls infrastructure to the next generation. 
• Establish and Monitor KPI’s related to Factory Controls & IT infrastructure, Services and Solutions to include Performance, Availability and Functionality Metrics
• Responsible for problem resolution for all Factory Controls & IT infrastructure
• Direct the work activities of outside contractors, controls technicians, and other associates with the installation of instrumentation, PLC based control systems, and PC based operator interfaces

What can you expect from Mars?

• The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars
• An industry competitive salary and great benefits package
• 401(k) match
• Chance to work cross functionally, and add value and impact to the business
• If you are passionate, a great problem solver, resilient and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you!
• Free Candy on site! 

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all 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.