Job Description:
Mars Snacking, Engineering Department
Location: Janaszówek/Sochaczew
*** hybrid working model up to 50% ***
As a Project Engineer Automation & Control, you will lead and deliver capital investment projects focused on automation, controls, electrical systems and factory digitalization. This role combines project leadership with deep technical expertise in industrial control systems, supporting the implementation of innovative manufacturing solutions within one of Mars' largest production sites.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Lead capital investment projects from concept through execution, commissioning and handover to operations.
Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and in line with agreed business objectives.
Manage automation and controls-related project activities, including PLC, SCADA, MES, industrial networks and factory IT systems.
Define technical requirements and develop solutions together with manufacturing, engineering and business stakeholders.
Coordinate contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams throughout project execution.
Ensure compliance with Mars engineering standards, quality requirements, food safety standards and applicable regulations.
Provide technical expertise and support to manufacturing teams in the areas of automation, controls and electrical systems.
Contribute to the development and implementation of global and regional engineering standards, while promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
What are we looking for?
Degree in Automation, Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Strong controls engineering background with hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems within a manufacturing environment.
Minimum 5 years of engineering experience, including delivering capital investment or industrial improvement projects.
Experience working with PLC platforms such as Siemens and/or Rockwell, including troubleshooting and commissioning activities.
Knowledge of SCADA, MES, industrial networks and factory digitalization solutions.
Proven ability to lead technical projects and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Strong understanding of engineering safety, quality and reliability principles.
Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or other highly automated production environments.
Knowledge of AutoCAD, EPLAN or similar engineering design tools.
Experience with SQL databases, historian systems and industrial data collection platforms.
Familiarity with Python, C#, JavaScript or other programming languages.
Electrical qualifications (G1) and additional energy-related qualifications (G2/G3).
Knowledge of vision systems, robotics or cobot technologies.
What can you expect from Mars?
Employment contract.
Attractive compensation package, including a Business Bonus and Christmas Bonus.
We care about your safety and well-being by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including life insurance, private medical care, an Employee Assistance Program fully funded by Mars, and the MultiBenefit Program.
Subsidized meals.
An additional savings scheme to support your long-term financial security.
Career development support through a personalized development plan.
Enjoy attractive discounts on our products that your family and friends will love.
Opportunities to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Automation, Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
- Strong controls engineering background with hands-on industrial automation and control systems experience in manufacturing
- Minimum 5 years of engineering experience including delivering capital investment or industrial improvement projects
- Experience with PLC platforms such as Siemens and/or Rockwell, including troubleshooting and commissioning
- Knowledge of SCADA, MES, industrial networks and factory digitalization solutions
- Proven ability to lead technical projects and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
- Strong understanding of engineering safety, quality and reliability principles
- Fluent English communication skills, written and spoken
- Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or other highly automated production environments
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, EPLAN or similar engineering design tools
- Experience with SQL databases, historian systems and industrial data collection platforms
- Familiarity with Python, C#, JavaScript or other programming languages
- Electrical qualifications (G1) and additional energy-related qualifications (G2/G3)
- Knowledge of vision systems, robotics or cobot technologies
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.
