Job Description
Automation Engineer
We are seeking an Automation Engineer to support the design, installation, commissioning, and optimization of automation systems and production equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will partner closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and external vendors to enhance safety, reliability, quality, and production performance while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
- Lead the installation, integration, and start-up of new automation and process equipment.
- Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, electrical controls, and production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Support ongoing process optimization initiatives focused on improving safety, efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
- Provide technical support during equipment start-ups, process upsets, and abnormal operating conditions.
- Manage electrical and automation-related projects from planning through commissioning and handover.
- Participate in hazard analyses, safety reviews, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Develop and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, control documentation, and technical records.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on automation professional with experience supporting industrial manufacturing operations and a passion for continuous improvement. They will possess strong technical troubleshooting skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines in a live production environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience supporting automation systems within industrial manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial controls, electrical systems, and instrumentation.
- Experience installing and commissioning automation equipment within existing manufacturing operations.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues and implement long-term corrective actions.
- Familiarity with process safety standards, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing best practices.
- Experience with industrial software platforms such as Ignition, FactoryTalk, or similar systems is highly desirable.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing manufacturing operation while working on a wide variety of automation and capital improvement projects. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that values innovation, technical expertise, and continuous professional development.
- Competitive base salary of approximately $100,000 to $130,000.
- Opportunity to lead high-visibility automation and process improvement projects.
- Strong culture focused on safety, professional growth, and operational excellence.
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Middleton
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Victor Pascoe
Job Reference: JN-082026-7076174
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Middleton, Massachusetts |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $100,000–$130,000 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
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Capital Projectunmatched
- Chemical Engineeringunmatched
- Commissioningunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Corrective Actionunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Hazard Analysisunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Instrumentationunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Manufacturing Requirementsunmatched
- Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Production Controlunmatched
- Production Systemsunmatched
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
- Project Planningunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Safety Processunmatched
- Safety Standardsunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Startupunmatched
- System Start-Upunmatched
- Technical Supportunmatched
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