Job Description
Controls Engineer
The Controls Engineer will act as the organization's technical authority for controls and automation, owning the strategy, architecture, and implementation of complex manufacturing systems. The role combines hands-on engineering expertise with strategic influence, supporting everything from equipment development and commissioning through production-scale deployment and operational excellence.
- Define and standardise controls architecture, PLC platforms, HMI systems, and automation standards.
- Lead development of advanced motion control, drive systems, web handling, and process automation solutions.
- Architect SCADA, manufacturing data acquisition, SQL integration, and equipment connectivity strategies.
- Drive equipment commissioning, validation, safety compliance, and production readiness activities.
- Mentor engineering teams while providing technical leadership across internal and external stakeholders.
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 ideal candidate is a highly experienced controls engineering professional with a track record of designing, deploying, and supporting sophisticated automated manufacturing equipment throughout its full lifecycle. They will bring deep technical expertise across industrial automation platforms, motion control, safety systems, and manufacturing integration, coupled with the ability to influence engineering direction in a high-growth environment.
- 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or manufacturing equipment development.
- Expert PLC programming capabilities and experience with multiple major automation platforms, including Siemens.
- Strong background in SCADA architecture, with Ignition experience highly desirable.
- Advanced knowledge of servo systems, motion control, industrial networking, and machine safety standards.
- Demonstrated success leading complex technical initiatives and mentoring engineering teams.
This opportunity provides the chance to shape the controls strategy and automation roadmap of a rapidly scaling advanced manufacturing business. The position offers significant technical ownership, exposure to innovative production technologies, and the ability to directly influence commercial manufacturing success while working alongside a highly talented engineering team.
- Competitive base salary + benefits.
- Equity participation through employee stock options.
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement plans.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bedford, MA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $140,000–$190,000 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.
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