Job Description
Job Title
Influence plant performance, safety, reliability, and operational efficiency
Job Description
Support the installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of new automation and process equipment. Drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency, quality, reliability, and operational safety through automation solutions. Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, controls, PLC, and HMI-related issues to minimize downtime. Collaborate with maintenance teams, vendors, and contractors to resolve equipment and process challenges. Provide technical support during equipment startups, shutdowns, process upsets, and abnormal operating conditions. Implement safety initiatives and proactively identify opportunities to reduce operational risk. Support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, including Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and Mechanical Integrity activities. Participate in process hazard reviews and help deploy controls and safeguards for manufacturing operations. Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions. Ensure compliance with electrical standards, hazardous location requirements, and internal safety procedures. Develop and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, loop diagrams, and technical documentation. Support capital project planning and execution for automation and reliability improvements. Manage small to mid-sized electrical and automation projects from concept through completion. Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the facility.
The Successful Applicant
5+ years of experience in industrial, process, chemical, or manufacturing automation. Strong knowledge of PLCs, control systems, industrial electrical equipment, and instrumentation. Experience implementing and integrating automation equipment into existing production operations. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and controls issues in a live manufacturing environment. Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) standards and regulated production settings. Experience with HMI and SCADA platforms such as Ignition or FactoryTalk is preferred. Knowledge of electrical codes, hazardous area classifications, and industrial safety requirements. Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills. A hands-on, proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence. Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships across engineering, maintenance, and operations functions.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary range of $110,000-$130,000. Opportunity to make a significant impact within a well-established global manufacturing organization. Hands-on involvement in automation, controls, process improvement, and capital projects. Exposure to complex manufacturing operations and advanced production technologies. A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation and individual ownership. Career development opportunities and long-term growth potential. A safety-focused environment with strong leadership support and investment in operational excellence. The chance to work alongside experienced engineering, operations, and maintenance professionals on meaningful improvement initiatives.
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Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Middleton
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Delaney Sandner
Job Reference: JN-072026-7066290
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Middleton, Massachusetts |
| 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.
Skills
- Automationunmatched
- Automation Engineeringunmatched
- Capital Projectunmatched
- Change Managementunmatched
- Chemical Processesunmatched
- Commissioningunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Control Systemsunmatched
- Corrective Actionunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Electrical Componentsunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Instrumentationunmatched
- Integration Testingunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Automationunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
- Operational Improvementunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Process Safety Managementunmatched
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
- Project Executionunmatched
- Project Planningunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Reliability Engineeringunmatched
- Risk Managementunmatched
- Root Cause Analysisunmatched
- Safety Processunmatched
- Safety Trainingunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- Startupunmatched
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
- System Start-Upunmatched
- Technical Supportunmatched
- Technical Writingunmatched
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