Job Description
Join a Company Transforming Its Category
My client is an innovative food manufacturer dedicated to producing convenient, high-protein products for today's health-conscious consumers. The company combines a fast-paced entrepreneurial culture with a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and long-term growth, creating opportunities for employees to make a meaningful impact on the business.
Job Description
Lead troubleshooting activities involving PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, sensors, instrumentation, and industrial communication networks.
Investigate equipment failures, perform root cause analyses, and implement permanent corrective actions.
Evaluate and improve electrical distribution systems, motor control centres, control panels, grounding systems, and power quality.
Develop and enhance preventive and predictive maintenance programmes for electrical and automation assets.
Establish and maintain controls standards including backup procedures, version control, change management processes, and documentation practices.
Utilize operational and maintenance data to identify reliability improvement opportunities and prioritise corrective actions.
Manage automation, electrical, and capital improvement projects from design through commissioning.
Coordinate and oversee contractors, integrators, and external vendors during project execution.
Support and promote electrical safety programmes, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
Maintain accurate electrical drawings, schematics, and system documentation.
Train and mentor maintenance personnel on electrical troubleshooting, controls diagnostics, and best practices.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support production goals, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement efforts.
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 company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Electrical Engineer should have:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
5+ years of electrical and/or controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical systems up to 480V.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and production processes.
Understanding of electrical codes, lockout/tagout procedures, arc flash requirements, and industrial safety standards.
Ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical schematics and technical drawings.
Demonstrated track record of reducing equipment downtime and improving system reliability.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Effective communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell automation platforms and industrial Ethernet networks.
Exposure to SCADA systems, manufacturing execution systems, historians, or OEE platforms.
Background in food manufacturing, consumer products, packaging, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or reliability-centred maintenance principles.
Professional Engineering (PE), CMRP, or related certifications.
Experience supporting facility expansions, start-ups, major capital projects, or plant transformation initiatives.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary ranging from $125000 to $155000.
Performance-based bonus.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Make a direct impact on plant performance and reliability
Lead automation and electrical improvement initiatives
Work on a diverse mix of troubleshooting, reliability, and capital projects
Gain visibility with operational and engineering leadership
Develop broad technical expertise across controls, power systems, and manufacturing operations
Enjoy strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Be part of a team focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Maintenance, Reliability
Industry: FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where: Aurora
Contract Type: Permanent
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Aurora, IL |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $125,000–$155,000 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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