Automation Engineer - Attleboro, MA

Michael Page; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Automation Engineer for a leading Massachusetts manufacturer to drive process automation, support capital projects, and deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost.

The role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting automation solutions, integrating with ERP/MES/SCADA systems, and advancing Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to optimize production performance in a dynamic industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technically discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, automation, controls or systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems.
• Experience with MES/ERP/SCADA or production data platforms.
• Proficiency with data analysis and reporting tools (SQL, Power BI, Python).
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong project management, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support automation and process-control solutions across manufacturing operations.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual and repetitive processes to improve efficiency.
• Support and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robotics, machine vision, sensors, and industrial control equipment.
• Integrate manufacturing equipment with ERP, MES, SCADA, and production data platforms.
• Investigate issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead or support equipment installations, commissioning, upgrades, and process changes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and equipment standards.
• Analyze production data to identify process improvements and performance benchmarks.
• Drive Lean, 6S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve safety, quality, throughput, capacity, and cost performance through data-driven decisions.
• Support capital expenditure projects and equipment improvement programs.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Robotics

Machine vision

Sensors and instrumentation

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Root-cause analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MES

ERP

SCADA

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

An industry-leading manufacturer is seeking an Automation Engineer to drive process automation, manufacturing systems improvements, and operational excellence initiatives within a production environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, support capital projects, and deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance.

Our client is an established manufacturing organization that combines engineering expertise with a strong commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The company invests in modern manufacturing technologies and automation solutions to enhance production capabilities, improve quality, and support future growth.

Employees are encouraged to take ownership of improvement initiatives, collaborate across departments, and contribute to the implementation of technologies that create tangible business impact. The organization fosters a team-oriented culture where engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and information technology teams work together to solve complex manufacturing challenges.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically driven professional who enjoys combining automation, manufacturing systems, and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize production performance in a dynamic industrial setting.

Description

• Design, implement, and support automation and process-control solutions across manufacturing operations.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual and repetitive processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Support and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robotics, machine vision systems, sensors, and industrial control equipment.
• Integrate manufacturing equipment with enterprise systems such as ERP, MES, SCADA, and production data platforms.
• Investigate equipment and process issues, determine root causes, and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Lead or support equipment installations, commissioning activities, upgrades, and process modifications.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, and equipment standards.
• Analyze production data and manufacturing metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 6S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
• Improve safety, quality, throughput, capacity, and cost performance through data-driven decision making.
• Establish process capability targets, cycle-time standards, and operational performance benchmarks.
• Support capital expenditure projects and manufacturing equipment improvement programs.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, automation, controls engineering, systems engineering, or a related industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming, HMIs, robotics, machine vision systems, sensors, and industrial automation technologies.
• Experience working with MES, ERP, SCADA, manufacturing execution systems, or production data collection platforms.
• Proficiency with data analysis and reporting tools such as SQL, Power BI, Python, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, equipment documentation, and technical specifications.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and IT teams.
• Self-motivated individual who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and is passionate about technology and process improvement.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work with advanced automation technologies, industrial controls, robotics, and manufacturing systems.
• High-impact position with direct influence on operational efficiency, productivity, and manufacturing performance.
• Exposure to cross-functional projects involving engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and information technology teams.
• Involvement in automation deployments, equipment upgrades, and strategic capital investment projects.
• Strong culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and employee development.
• Opportunity to expand expertise in Industry 4.0 technologies, manufacturing systems integration, and data-driven process optimization.
• Stable, full-time role within a manufacturing organization committed to operational excellence and long-term growth.

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.