Job Description
Strategic Leadership Opportunity
My client is at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution, manufacturing cutting-edge equipment that powers a sustainable future. Their mission is to drive innovation, enhance energy efficiency, and support the global transition to clean energy.
Job Description
The Principal Controls & Automation Engineer will report directly into the Director of Engineering and be responsible for:
- Lead automation and controls strategy across manufacturing operations.
- Design, implement, and optimize automation systems that improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Develop controls architecture and standards for current and future manufacturing platforms.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimization, equipment performance, and system reliability.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support equipment development, commissioning, troubleshooting, and scale-up activities.
- Evaluate and implement emerging automation technologies to support business growth.
- Mentor engineers and serve as the subject matter expert for controls and automation systems.
- Support capital equipment projects from specification and design through validation and production launch.
- Establish best practices for automation, controls integration, and manufacturing system performance.
Apply today for immediate consideration! 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 Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering
- 8+ years of controls and automation engineering experience.
- Strong background supporting manufacturing operations.
- Proven expertise in automation systems, controls architecture, and process improvement initiatives.
- Experience leading complex engineering projects and driving measurable operational results.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
What's on Offer
- A competitive salary range of approximately $150,000 - $200,000 based on qualifications and experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package as per company policy.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- A supportive and diverse work environment.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, innovative company.
I encourage all qualified candidates to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bedford, MA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $150,000–$200,000 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
- Alternative Energyunmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Automation Engineeringunmatched
- Automation Systemsunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Business Growthunmatched
- Capital Equipmentunmatched
- Capital Projectunmatched
- Commissioningunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Control Engineeringunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Emerging Technologyunmatched
- Energy Efficiencyunmatched
- Engineeringunmatched
- Equipment Specificationunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Operational Measurementunmatched
- Operational Strategyunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Productivity Managementunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Roboticsunmatched
- System Architectureunmatched
- Systems Reliabilityunmatched
- Technical Supportunmatched
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