Principal Controls and Automation Engineer- Advanced Materials
Michael Page International
- Billerica, Massachusetts
- 2 days ago
- $175,000–$200,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
We're partnered with a rapidly growing battery technology company that has recently secured significant new investment to accelerate commercialization and expand operations. This is a unique opportunity to join an organization at a pivotal growth stage, where engineering decisions made today will directly influence the future of production for years to come.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Billerica, Massachusetts |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $175,000–$200,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Principal Controls and Automation Engineer
We're partnered with a rapidly growing battery technology company that has recently secured significant new investment to accelerate commercialization and expand operations. This is a unique opportunity to join an organization at a pivotal growth stage, where engineering decisions made today will directly influence the future of production for years to come.
Job Description
Lead automation and controls initiatives across advanced manufacturing operations
Design, develop, and improve PLC, HMI, SCADA, and motion control systems
Drive equipment integration, commissioning, and factory startup activities
Establish controls standards and automation best practices across the organization
Partner closely with Manufacturing, Process, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering teams
Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement long-term solutions
Manage automation vendors, system integrators, and equipment suppliers
Support the launch of new production lines and manufacturing capacity expansions
Identify opportunities to improve throughput, quality, reliability, and OEE
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
A successful Principal Controls and Automation Engineer should have:
8+ years of automation and controls engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar)
Experience with HMI, SCADA, industrial networking, and machine integration
Hands-on expertise commissioning automated equipment and production systems
Knowledge of motion control, robotics, vision systems, and industrial automation technologies
Experience leading projects and driving technical decisions independently
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related discipline
Ignition experience is strongly preferred.
What's on Offer
Major recent funding fueling aggressive growth and expansion
Direct visibility to executive leadership and company strategy
Opportunity to build automation systems from the ground up
High-impact role with significant technical ownership
Fast-paced startup culture with the resources to execute
Competitive compensation package including equity participation
Chance to help shape the future of domestic battery manufacturing
Contact Jack Donahue Quote job ref JN-092026-7101389
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Engineering Design and R&D
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Billerica
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Jack Donahue
Job Reference: JN-092026-7101389
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.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
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