Principal Controls and Automation Engineer

• Lead the development and execution of automation and controls strategies across manufacturing operations.
• Design, implement, and optimize controls systems, automation architectures, and equipment integration solutions.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams to improve process efficiency, throughput, and reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through automation and advanced control technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex controls and automation issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Develop standards and best practices for controls engineering and automation across the organization.
• Support equipment commissioning, validation, and startup activities for new manufacturing processes and systems.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and automation platforms to support future growth and scalability.

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.

Responsible for automation strategy, controls architecture, and manufacturingScale manufacturing operations & improving equipment performance

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of controls and automation engineering experience.
• Strong experience within a manufacturing environment; industry background is flexible.
• Demonstrated expertise in automation systems, controls architecture, and process improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead complex automation projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering and operations teams.

Our client is a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing technology company focused on developing next-generation battery production solutions. The organization is driving innovation in energy storage manufacturing through proprietary technologies that improve efficiency, scalability, and sustainability. This is an opportunity to join a high-growth environment where engineering plays a central role in shaping the future of battery manufacturing.

• Salary: $180,000 - $200,000
• Comprehensive health and insurance benefits
• Paid Vacation time
• 401k with company match available