Automation Engineer - Plastics - Naugatuck, CT
Michael Page International
- Naugatuck, Connecticut
- 4 days ago
- $90,000–$125,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
Our client is a well-established, employee-owned manufacturing organization recognized for delivering high-quality solutions to some of the world's most demanding industries, including medical devices, defense, security, and advanced technology sectors. They are known for investing in cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, fostering a collaborative culture, and empowering employees to contribute directly to the company's growth and success.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Naugatuck, Connecticut |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $90,000–$125,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Lead Cutting-Edge Automation Projects
Our client is a well-established, employee-owned manufacturing organization recognized for delivering high-quality solutions to some of the world's most demanding industries, including medical devices, defense, security, and advanced technology sectors. They are known for investing in cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, fostering a collaborative culture, and empowering employees to contribute directly to the company's growth and success.
Job Description
The Automation Engineer will:
- Lead automation, tooling, and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through implementation.
- Design, develop, and optimize automated manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Act as the subject matter expert for robotics, automation systems, controls, and process integration.
- Create and modify tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing solutions using CAD software.
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, and quality teams to develop scalable production processes.
- Investigate production challenges, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions.
- Support the introduction, validation, and launch of new products, equipment, and automation technologies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, throughput, and cost reduction.
- Develop and monitor KPIs related to equipment performance, downtime, and process capability.
- Lead capital equipment selection, justification, installation, and commissioning activities.
- Establish automation standards, best practices, and programming methodologies.
- Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to engineers and technicians across the business.
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
The Automation Engineer should have the following qualifications:
- 5+ years of automation, robotics, or manufacturing engineering experience.
- Strong experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and controls integration.
- Hands-on expertise with industrial robotics, including programming, integration, and optimization.
- Knowledge of vision systems, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and motion control technologies.
- Experience designing fixtures, tooling, and EOAT solutions.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, machine safety standards, and risk assessments.
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks and similar design platforms.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.
- Experience mentoring technical teams and leading projects.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing software is advantageous.
- Exposure to Industry 4.0, advanced automation, or additive manufacturing technologies would be beneficial.
What's on Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Full health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Generous PTO
- 11 paid holidays
- Great company culture with room for career growth
- Exposure to advanced automation, robotics, and manufacturing technologies.
- Chance to lead high-visibility projects with significant business impact.
- Career growth opportunities through technical leadership and project ownership.
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Naugatuck
Contract Type: Permanent
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.
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