Principal Controls and Automation Engineer

Michael Page International

Billerica, Massachusetts
Today

$180,000–$200,000 Per Year
Full-time

Highlights

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline. The organization is driving innovation in energy storage manufacturing through proprietary technologies that improve efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Billerica, Massachusetts
Job Type	Full-time
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$180,000–$200,000 Per Year
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Website	https://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Automation Controls Engineer

Our client is a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing technology company focused on developing next-generation battery production solutions. The organization is driving innovation in energy storage manufacturing through proprietary technologies that improve efficiency, scalability, and sustainability. This is an opportunity to join a high-growth environment where engineering plays a central role in shaping the future of battery manufacturing.

Job Description

Lead the development and execution of automation and controls strategies across manufacturing operations.
Design, implement, and optimize controls systems, automation architectures, and equipment integration solutions.
Partner with engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams to improve process efficiency, throughput, and reliability.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through automation and advanced control technologies.
Troubleshoot complex controls and automation issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
Develop standards and best practices for controls engineering and automation across the organization.
Support equipment commissioning, validation, and startup activities for new manufacturing processes and systems.
Evaluate emerging technologies and automation platforms to support future growth and scalability.

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

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
8+ years of controls and automation engineering experience.
Strong experience within a manufacturing environment; industry background is flexible.
Demonstrated expertise in automation systems, controls architecture, and process improvement initiatives.
Proven ability to lead complex automation projects from concept through implementation.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering and operations teams.

What's on Offer

Salary: $180,000 - $200,000
Comprehensive health and insurance benefits
Paid Vacation time
401k with company match available

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.