Highlights
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design specifications, validation protocols, and implementation plans.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $135,000–$145,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Automation Engineer
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 operational technology (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.
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.
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.
Salary of $135,000 to $145,000. Competitive Benefits Package.
Interested? Apply today.
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.