Controls Engineer - Industrial Machinery - Portland, ME

Michael Page; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to advance automated manufacturing processes in a highly engineered production environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design equipment, implement controls solutions, and drive continuous improvement across product realization projects.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering and hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, CAD, GD&T, and electrical troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field is required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Experience programming PLCs, HMIs, and robotics.
• Proficiency with CAD software.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.
• Knowledge of sensor and measurement technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product realization projects.
• Designing and developing manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Programming and integrating PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and electromechanical controls.
• Troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Creating standardized operating procedures and production documentation.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics experience

CAD software

Troubleshooting

GD&T knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

This role focuses on developing and improving automated manufacturing processes within a highly engineered production environment. The position works closely with cross-functional teams to design equipment, implement controls solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Our client is a recognized leader in engineered industrial products used across a wide range of critical applications. Their operations emphasize innovation, advanced manufacturing practices, and continuous investment in automation technologies.

Description

This Automation and Controls Engineer will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product realization projects
• Designing and developing manufacturing equipment and automation systems
• Programming and integrating PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and electromechanical controls
• Troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and production processes
• Creating standardized operating procedures and production documentation
• Identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency

Profile

A Successful Automation and Controls Engineer will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred
• Experience programming PLCs, HMIs, and robotics
• Proficiency with CAD software
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T specifications
• Knowledge of sensor and measurement technologies
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings program with company support
• Career development and technical training opportunities
• Collaborative engineering environment with advanced technologies

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.