Job Description:
Mars Petcare- Digital Innovation Engineer- Columbus, OH
- Pay: Based on experience starting between $33.36- 38.92/hour
- This site manufactures petfood
- This is an onsite role and not open for remote work
Shift Schedule:
Shift: 1st
Schedule: Monday- Friday
Hours: 8am- 5pm
(Flexible pending business needs)
Description of Role:
The Digital Innovation Engineer role will play a crucial role in integrating digital technologies into our manufacturing processes. The position will be responsible for implementing and optimizing digital solutions to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the highest quality of consumer products.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education
- 3+ years of experience in implementing digital solutions
- Strong understanding of automation and data analytics
- Experience in managing projects
- Proficiency in software systems including MS Office and e-mail
Physical Requirements:
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
- Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
- Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
- Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours
- Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
- Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment
- Understanding of Weaver, PowerBI and Industry 4.0 concepts
What will be your Key Responsibilities?
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business processes and identify areas for digital transformation.
- Develop comprehensive digital implementation plans aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices (MES, Visualization Software, etc.)
- Evaluate, select, and implement digital technologies such as IoT devices, sensors, automation systems, and data analytics tools.
- Establish robust data collection and management processes to gather insights for process optimization.
- Utilize data analytics tools to analyze production data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Monitor and assess the performance of current digital systems, troubleshooting issues and implementing improvements.
- Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to ensure the integration and compatibility of digital tools with existing infrastructure.
- Train associates with new implementations regarding changes in digital or manufacturing processes relative to their role and responsibilities.
- Any ad hoc requests as requested
Total Rewards (Effective Day 1):
- Pay: starting between $33.36- 38.92/hour
- Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
- Benefits Starting Day One:
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Up to 6% 401(k) match
- Vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- 18 weeks parental leave
This position will not offer relocation
What is the Interview Process?
Application> Resume Review > Recruiter Phone Screen > Situational Judgement Assessment (online) > Onsite Panel Interview> Offer Decision
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
- 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!
Skills Required
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education
- 3+ years of experience implementing digital solutions
- Strong understanding of automation and data analytics
- Experience in managing projects
- Proficiency in software systems including MS Office and e-mail
- Ability to perform physical job functions (lift/carry 10-50 lbs; push/pull 50-300 lbs; frequent bending, climbing, working at heights, confined spaces; stand for extended periods; work in hot, cold, wet conditions)
- Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment
- Understanding of Weaver, PowerBI and Industry 4.0 concepts
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
Mars Insights
What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
