Job Description
Automation And Process Innovation Engineer
Be at the forefront of automation and process innovation.
This organization is a well-established manufacturer recognized for its commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. It invests heavily in advanced technologies and automation to drive efficiency and maintain a competitive edge. The business operates within a highly regulated environment, placing strong emphasis on safety, quality, and compliance. Teams work collaboratively across engineering, production, and quality functions to achieve shared goals. Employees are encouraged to bring forward ideas and play an active role in improving processes and systems. The company also prioritizes long-term sustainability and professional development, offering clear pathways for technical growth.
Job Description
- Design, implement, and optimize control systems to improve manufacturing performance.
- Lead engineering projects including automation upgrades, system integrations, and equipment enhancements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and mechanical issues across production equipment.
- Develop and maintain PLC/HMI programs and support system upgrades.
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to validate new equipment and processes.
- Create and maintain technical documentation such as validation protocols, engineering studies, and system specifications.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, cost savings, and efficiency gains.
- Implement data monitoring and process control solutions to improve reliability and prevent errors.
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 Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 1-5+ years of experience in process or controls engineering within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience with PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley) and HMI systems.
- Knowledge of sensors, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electro-mechanical systems.
- Experience with automation technologies, data systems, and network communications.
- Proficiency with CAD and standard enterprise software tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach.
- Ability to manage projects and collaborate effectively across teams.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on impactful automation and process improvement projects.
- A collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing organization.
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and systems.
- A culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Job summary
- Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
- Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing
- Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
- Location: Philadelphia
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Consultant name: Connor Colombo
- Job Reference: JN-052026-7025587
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 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
- Allen-Bradleyunmatched
- Automationunmatched
- CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
- Computer Networksunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Control Engineeringunmatched
- Control Systemsunmatched
- Cost Controlunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Electromechanical Systemsunmatched
- Engineeringunmatched
- Enterprise Applicationsunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
- Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
- Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
- Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
- Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
- Performance Managementunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Control Engineeringunmatched
- Process Engineeringunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Reliability Engineeringunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Sustainabilityunmatched
- System Integration (SI)unmatched
- Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical Supportunmatched
- Technical Writingunmatched
- Validation Planunmatched
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