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
Location
Portland, Maine
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary
$100,000–$120,000 Per Year
Company Size
10,000 employees or more
Website
https://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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