Manufacturing Automation Engineer - Chemicals - Beverly, MA

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Automation Engineer to lead automation, controls, and process improvement initiatives within a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment. This hands-on role offers the chance to improve production efficiency, enhance safety performance, and deliver impactful engineering projects at a growing, technology-driven manufacturing site.

Client Details

My client is a globally recognized industrial manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and developing high-performance engineered solutions for customers across a diverse range of industries.

Description

Reporting directly into the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the installation, integration, commissioning, and optimization of automation and process equipment.
• Drive production improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, instrumentation, and automation issues to minimize downtime and improve plant performance.
• Provide technical support during start-ups, operational upsets, and process troubleshooting activities.
• Modify, maintain, and enhance PLC and HMI systems to support operational improvements and new equipment implementation.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders during equipment installation and commissioning projects.
• Support process safety management activities, including management of change, pre-startup safety reviews, and mechanical integrity initiatives.
• Participate in risk assessments, hazard reviews, and process safety studies while implementing effective control measures.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions for electrical and automation-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards, regulations, and hazardous area requirements.
• Develop and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, control documentation, and technical records.
• Manage small to medium-sized capital projects and support broader site engineering initiatives.
• Promote and champion a strong safety culture across all engineering and manufacturing activities.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of five years' experience within automation, controls, process manufacturing, chemical processing, or industrial production environments.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, industrial controls, instrumentation, electrical systems, and automation technologies.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and integrating automation solutions within live manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of process safety management principles and industrial safety requirements is highly desirable.
• Experience with platforms such as Ignition, FactoryTalk, or similar industrial automation software is advantageous.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, maintenance, operations, and external vendor teams.
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor supporting operational needs.
• Self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving continuous improvement.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary package in the range of $110,000 to $130,000.
• Opportunity to play a key role in automation and manufacturing technology initiatives that directly influence plant performance.
• High level of project ownership with the ability to lead engineering improvements from concept through implementation.
• Exposure to a wide range of manufacturing, process, controls, and safety-related engineering challenges.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial company culture that encourages innovation and independent thinking.
• Strong career development opportunities within a large, globally established manufacturing organization.
• Hands-on work environment that offers a balance of technical problem-solving, project management, and operational support.
• Opportunity to contribute to critical safety, reliability, and continuous improvement programs.
• Stable and growing business serving a diverse range of industrial end markets.
• Comprehensive benefits package and long-term career progression potential.

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