Job Description
Hands-On Automation And Controls Engineering Role
Join a growing advanced manufacturing organization where you'll lead automation, controls, and process improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, and operational performance. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge industrial systems while driving capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement efforts across a dynamic production environment.
Job Description
Support the installation, integration, commissioning, and startup of new automation and process equipment to improve production efficiency, quality, reliability, and safety.
Troubleshoot electrical, controls, instrumentation, and automation issues impacting plant performance and uptime.
Collaborate with maintenance teams, contractors, and vendors to implement equipment upgrades and corrective actions.
Provide technical support during production startups, process disruptions, and abnormal operating conditions.
Modify, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems to support process improvements and new equipment integration.
Lead electrical and automation root cause investigations and implement permanent corrective actions.
Support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, including Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and mechanical integrity initiatives.
Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and HAZOP studies, implementing appropriate controls and safeguards.
Ensure compliance with electrical codes, hazardous area classifications, and site safety requirements.
Develop and maintain electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and technical documentation.
Support capital projects and lead small to mid-sized automation and electrical engineering projects.
Drive continuous improvements focused on safety, equipment reliability, and operational excellence.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, 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 Applicant
A successful Automation Engineer should have:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in automation, controls, or electrical engineering within chemical, process, or industrial manufacturing environments.
Working knowledge of PLCs, industrial electrical systems, power distribution, and control wiring.
Experience implementing and integrating automation equipment into existing manufacturing operations.
Experience supporting live production environments with a strong focus on uptime and reliability.
Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) environments and OSHA regulatory requirements.
Experience with Ignition, FactoryTalk, or similar industrial automation platforms preferred.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
Experience with hazardous area classifications, electrical safety standards, and industrial compliance requirements.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, maintenance, and contractor teams.
What's On Offer
Competitive base salary ranging from $110,000 to $130,000, depending on experience.
Opportunity to work on manufacturing automation, controls, and capital improvement projects.
High-impact role supporting operational excellence within a growing industrial manufacturing environment.
Exposure to advanced process manufacturing technologies and automation systems.
Strong career development opportunities within an established global manufacturing organization.
If interested, apply now!
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Danvers, MA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $110,000–$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.
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