Job Description:

The Controls Technician's role is to provide leadership in PM capability, WO completion, breakdown elimination, and technical support for delivering the team's operational targets such as safety, quality, and efficiency results. The Controls Technician will have a focus on work orders and issues related to controls, instrumentation, or electrical systems; but will be expected to support mechanical work orders and issues as needed. This role must proactively identify and action risks to safety, food safety, quality, and production losses. The Controls Technician must also lead and coach root cause problem-solving with the make and pack technicians on the team, effectively communicate priorities, and escalate issues within their area and across shifts. The Controls Technician will also take technical direction from the controls leader to assist them in the execution of controls-specific support work.

Controls Technicians will have a thorough understanding and mastery of Manufacturing Reliability Fundamentals such as Integrated Work Systems (IWS) and the Factory Mars Operating System (FMOS/Daily Direction Setting DDS). This role will support the development and execution of Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL), Center Line (CL), and Defect Management for their assigned area in make or pack and will be responsible for maintaining standard running conditions of operating equipment in their area plus the repair or replacement of failed components, the ability to troubleshoot unknown equipment issues, and recommend adjustments to center lines.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance/reliability at Mars or equivalent


• Advanced controls and electrical skills


• High school diploma or GED

• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices


• Ability to convey communications clearly and concisely.


• Understanding of major functions within the plant and the ability to work directly with all levels and functions.


• Able to deal with ambiguity effectively.


• Successful completion of a drug and background screen


• Ability to work rotating shifts under stressful conditions such as heat, cold, heights, and/or confined spaces.


• Have full mobility with the ability to climb ladders and stairs.


• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience


• Previous maintenance/TR experience at NEA factory


• Technical degree in industrial electrical/controls or related degree


• 3 to 5 years of experience in a TPM/technical, manufacturing environment


• Prior experience as a Controls Technician in a similar manufacturing environment is a plus

• Demonstrated experience working in quality and safety.


• Functional knowledge and understanding of HACCP concepts.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Rotate on shift with the assigned operating team.


• Lead and support the culture development of Mars, 5 Principles and Engagement


• Coach Mars's safety standards, tools, and techniques


• Identify, evaluate, and eliminate safety risks using behavior-based safety programs and near-miss reporting.


• Perform mechanical and electrical preventative maintenance on various manufacturing equipment, PLCs, control networks, instrumentation, drives/servos, and electrical system

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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.

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.