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Automation & Controls Engineer - Industrial - Portland, ME

Michael Page International
  • Portland, Maine
  • $100,000–$120,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
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6 days ago
Michael Page International

Job Description

Automation & Controls Engineer

The Automation & Controls Engineer will report directly into the Engineering Manager and be responsible for:

  • Design, develop, and support automation and control systems for pump and process equipment.
  • Create and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming solutions.
  • Develop electrical and controls documentation, including schematics, control narratives, and test procedures.
  • Support system integration, troubleshooting, commissioning, and start-up activities.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to optimize product performance.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications.

The successful applicant:

  • Holds a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Has experience developing and supporting industrial automation systems.
  • Demonstrates strong knowledge of PLC programming and industrial control systems.
  • Is familiar with HMI, SCADA, industrial networks, and instrumentation.
  • Has experience within pumps, rotating equipment, water treatment, manufacturing, process industries, or related sectors.
  • Shows strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project execution skills.
  • Possesses excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What's on offer:

  • Opportunity to work on technically challenging automation projects.
  • Exposure to a broad range of engineering disciplines and technologies.
  • Career growth within a stable and expanding organization.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPortland, Maine
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$100,000–$120,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://www.michaelpage.ca/

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

Skills

  • Automationunmatched
  • Automation Engineeringunmatched
  • Automation Systemsunmatched
  • Commissioningunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Control Engineeringunmatched
  • Control Systemsunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Engineering Managementunmatched
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Industrial Developmentunmatched
  • Industrial Engineeringunmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Instrumentationunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Program Controlunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Project Executionunmatched
  • Pumpsunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Safety Trainingunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Startupunmatched
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Water Treatmentunmatched

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