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Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Automation Shift Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBłonie, PolandIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of programming and configuring PLC controllers; Rockwell Automation is preferred, and Siemens S7 and Schneider Electric knowledge is welcome.
  • Basic knowledge of configuring electric drives, mainly Rockwell Automation drives.
  • Basic programming skills.
  • Basic knowledge of EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus TCP protocols.
  • Knowledge of pneumatics.
  • Knowledge of machine vision systems.
  • Ability to read electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic technical documentation.
  • Electrical E1 authorization.
  • English proficiency at B1E/B2 level.

Responsibilities

  • Resolve ongoing failures in machine control systems located at the Błonie factory.
  • Plan and execute inspections to maintain high machine reliability.
  • Participate in modernization projects by providing automation expertise.
  • Ensure appropriate communication between the automation department and maintenance technicians.
  • Manage electrical documentation for the assigned machine fleet.
  • Analyze PLC software to eliminate recurring faults and propose improvements.
  • Configure drives and servomechanisms.
  • Support other maintenance technicians in troubleshooting failures.
  • Report interventions and execute and report work orders in the SAP system.
  • Coordinate with external service providers supporting the factory in controls.
  • Support technicians in resolving automation-related failures and contribute expertise to modernization and inspection planning.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of OPC UA.

About the Company

Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Mars makes confectionery, food, and petcare products and also operates pet health services through networks like Banfield, VCA, BluePearl, and Royal Canin. Its products are marketed under familiar brands such as M&M’s, Snickers, Milky Way, Skittles, Dove, Orbit, Pedigree, Royal Canin, Whiskas, and Cocoavia, sold globally to consumers and pet owners. The company differs from competitors by combining a broad, diversified portfolio with a global, family-owned structure guided by the Mars Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, Freedom), which drives its operations and partnerships. Mars aims to help communities prosper and to grow its business while improving social and environmental outcomes, using its scale to support responsible practices across the world.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$27B
Headquarters
McLean, VA
Founded
1911

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