Automation Engineer - Plastics - Beverly, MA

An industry-leading manufacturer is seeking a Automation Engineer to support automation, controls, and process improvement initiatives within a dynamic chemical processing environment. This role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence through equipment upgrades, automation projects, troubleshooting, and safety-focused engineering solutions.

Client Details

Our client is a global manufacturing organization recognized for developing innovative, high-performance materials and engineered solutions used across a broad range of industrial markets. Serving customers in sectors including transportation, energy, marine, electronics, and industrial manufacturing, the company has built a reputation for product quality, technical expertise, and operational excellence.

As part of a highly successful multinational group, the organization combines the resources and stability of a large enterprise with the agility and entrepreneurial culture of a smaller business. Employees are empowered to take ownership of projects, contribute ideas that drive operational improvements, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful business results. The company places a strong emphasis on safety, continuous improvement, and professional development, creating an environment where talented engineers can make a visible impact.

Description

The Automation Engineer will play a critical role in supporting plant operations through the implementation, optimization, and maintenance of automation and control systems. Working closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and external vendors, the successful candidate will lead projects that enhance safety, reliability, process efficiency, and production performance while ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

• Lead automation and equipment upgrade projects from design and installation through commissioning and startup.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and control system issues to improve plant reliability and uptime.
• Support process safety initiatives, including Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA/HAZOP), and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Develop and maintain electrical documentation, schematics, control drawings, and technical standards for manufacturing systems.
• Partner with operations teams to identify continuous improvement opportunities that enhance production efficiency, quality, and workplace safety.

Profile

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on automation or electrical engineer with experience supporting manufacturing operations in a chemical, process, or industrial production environment. They will possess strong technical troubleshooting skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Five or more years of experience supporting automation, controls, electrical systems, or manufacturing equipment within an industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, power distribution, and industrial control systems.
• Experience leading equipment installations, commissioning activities, and manufacturing improvement projects in a live production setting.
• Strong understanding of process safety, regulatory compliance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Job Offer

This opportunity provides the chance to join a financially strong and highly respected manufacturing organization that values innovation, safety, and employee development. The successful candidate will gain exposure to diverse automation technologies, lead meaningful engineering projects, and play a key role in shaping the future performance of a growing manufacturing operation.

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits offering.
• Significant exposure to automation, controls, capital projects, and plant-wide improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative culture with excellent opportunities for career growth and professional advancement.

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.