Job Description
Automation Engineer
Lead automation, tooling, and capital equipment projects from concept through implementation. Develop and execute automation strategies that improve productivity, quality, and scalability. Serve as the technical lead for robotics, automation systems, controls, and manufacturing process integration. Design fixtures, tooling, and mechanical components using CAD software. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Tooling, and Quality teams to establish robust production processes. Identify root causes of manufacturing issues and implement long-term corrective actions. Support new product introductions and equipment validation activities. Drive continuous improvement projects focused on reducing waste, downtime, and operational costs. Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to automation performance and process capability. Develop automation standards, best practices, and documentation. Mentor engineers, technicians, and other technical personnel. Support machine safety initiatives, risk assessments, and compliance activities.
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.
Ideal Candidate: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, manufacturing engineering, robotics, or a related discipline. Proven success leading automation projects within a manufacturing environment. Strong PLC programming, troubleshooting, and controls experience. Hands-on experience with robotics integration, programming, and optimisation (3-axis, 5-axis, or 6-axis systems). Knowledge of vision systems, sensors, motion control systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Experience designing end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), fixtures, and automation solutions. Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD platforms. Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics and mechanical drawings. Understanding of industrial networking, automation communication protocols, and machine safety standards. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, advanced automation systems, or additive manufacturing is a plus.
What's To Offer: Opportunity to lead impactful automation and manufacturing technology initiatives. Exposure to complex engineering challenges and advanced manufacturing environments. Collaborative culture with strong cross-functional support. Professional growth and technical leadership opportunities. Comprehensive benefits package and long-term career development potential.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Southbury, CT |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $95,000–$125,000 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
- Additive Manufacturingunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- AutoCADunmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Automation Engineeringunmatched
- Automation Systemsunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
- CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
- Capital Equipmentunmatched
- Capital Projectunmatched
- Communications Protocolsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Control Systemsunmatched
- Corrective Actionunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Equipment Validationunmatched
- Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Automationunmatched
- Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
- Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Motion Controlunmatched
- Performance Analysisunmatched
- Performance Metricsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Capabilityunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Product Supportunmatched
- Product/Service Launchunmatched
- Productivity Managementunmatched
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Roboticsunmatched
- Root Cause Analysisunmatched
- Safety Standardsunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- SolidWorksunmatched
- Standards Developmentunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical Leadershipunmatched
- Tool and Die Manufacturingunmatched
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