Manufacturing Engineer - Industrial - Beverly, MA

Beverly, Massachusetts Permanent USD100,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description

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Lead impactful automation projects in a growing manufacturing environment.
Drive engineering improvements in a highly autonomous role.

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized manufacturer specializing in advanced industrial materials and engineered solutions that help customers improve manufacturing efficiency, product performance, and operational reliability. Serving a diverse range of industries including transportation, electronics, marine, renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, and infrastructure, the organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality products that solve complex technical challenges and create lasting value for its customers.

As part of a larger international organisation, the business combines the stability and resources of a global enterprise with the agility and entrepreneurial culture of a smaller operating division. The company continues to invest in manufacturing technology, automation, safety, and process improvement initiatives, providing employees with the opportunity to work on impactful projects while contributing directly to operational excellence. This is an environment where collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and individual ownership are highly valued, making it an attractive destination for engineers looking to make a tangible impact on manufacturing operations.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Automation Engineer will play a key role in supporting production operations through the implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of automation, controls, and electrical systems. Working closely with operations, maintenance, contractors, and leadership teams, the successful candidate will lead projects that improve safety, reliability, process efficiency, and equipment performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Lead automation, electrical, and process improvement projects from installation through commissioning.
Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and industrial electrical systems to maximise plant uptime.
Support safety and compliance initiatives, including PSM, MOC, PSSR, HAZOPs, and electrical standards.

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 ideal candidate will possess strong automation and electrical engineering experience within a chemical, process, or industrial manufacturing environment. They will be comfortable working directly on the production floor, solving complex technical issues, managing projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational improvements.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
5+ years of automation and controls experience within industrial manufacturing.
Experience with PLCs, industrial electrical systems, troubleshooting, and process safety requirements.

What's on Offer

This opportunity offers the chance to join a financially stable and innovative manufacturing organisation where engineers are empowered to make meaningful operational improvements. The position provides broad exposure to automation projects, strong visibility within the business, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on production performance and safety.