Manufacturing Automation Engineer - Middleton, MA

• Support the installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of new automation and process equipment.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency, quality, reliability, and operational safety through automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, controls, PLC, and HMI-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams, vendors, and contractors to resolve equipment and process challenges.
• Provide technical support during equipment startups, shutdowns, process upsets, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Implement safety initiatives and proactively identify opportunities to reduce operational risk.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, including Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and Mechanical Integrity activities.
• Participate in process hazard reviews and help deploy controls and safeguards for manufacturing operations.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards, hazardous location requirements, and internal safety procedures.
• Develop and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, loop diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Support capital project planning and execution for automation and reliability improvements.
• Manage small to mid-sized electrical and automation projects from concept through completion.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the facility.

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