Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer – Robotics & AI

Michael Page

Pawtucket (RI)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 145,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Job summary

MPI is seeking a senior Automation Engineer to design, develop, implement, and continuously improve automated manufacturing systems. You will lead projects with external integrators and equipment suppliers, collaborating with engineering, operations, quality, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable automation solutions.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, vendor management, and integrating IT and OT.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
10+ years of automation engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience managing automation projects involving external integrators and capital equipment suppliers.
Strong knowledge of machine validation methodologies including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, MES platforms, and industrial control systems.
Experience with industrial and collaborative robotics.
Ability to define functional, design, and user requirements for automation systems.
Demonstrated project management and cross-functional leadership experience.
Experience implementing computer vision and AI-based automation solutions.
Experience working within regulated manufacturing environments governed by strict quality standards.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement automated manufacturing systems and processes.
Lead automation projects involving third‑party integrators, equipment suppliers, and capital procurement activities.
Partner with engineering, operations, quality, and manufacturing teams to define requirements and deliver scalable automation solutions.
Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
Identify, evaluate, and manage automation vendors and integration partners.
Simulate, test, validate, and optimize automation processes to ensure reliable system performance.
Integrate manufacturing technologies across IT and OT environments.
Develop and maintain automation software, controls architecture, and machine programming.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design specifications, validation protocols, and implementation plans.
Lead Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities.
Develop project timelines, budgets, and execution plans while ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.
Troubleshoot automation systems and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Develop process control strategies to improve productivity, quality, and throughput.
Evaluate and implement emerging automation technologies, including robotics, computer vision, and AI‑driven solutions.
Provide technical guidance and training to manufacturing and engineering teams.
Influence equipment and product design strategies to support Design for Automated Assembly (DfAA) initiatives.