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Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer - Billerica, MA

Billerica, Massachusetts Permanent USD130,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
An established manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer to lead factory automation projects and drive continuous improvement across production operations. This is a highly visible role for an experienced electromechanical engineer with strong PLC expertise who wants to influence manufacturing strategy and play a key role in the future growth of the facility.
  • Opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy and operational efficiency
  • Leadership exposure and long-term career growth potenital

About Our Client

Our client is a respected manufacturing organization undergoing continued investment and expansion across its North American operations. With a strong focus on operational excellence, advanced manufacturing technologies, and continuous improvement, the company is committed to enhancing production capabilities through automation and smart factory initiatives.
Employees thrive in a collaborative environment where engineering teams work closely with leadership, operations, and production personnel to deliver meaningful business improvements. The organization values innovation, technical expertise, and hands-on problem solving, providing engineers with the opportunity to lead complex projects from concept through implementation.

This position has become available as the company expands its automation capabilities while also planning for the retirement of a key senior team member, creating an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to make an immediate and lasting impact.

Job Description

  • Lead and execute factory-wide automation initiatives across manufacturing operations.
  • Design, implement, and optimize electromechanical automation systems to improve productivity, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Develop, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-controlled equipment and manufacturing processes.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and drive continuous improvement projects throughout the facility.
  • Partner with operations, maintenance, production, and engineering teams to deliver strategic manufacturing improvements.
  • Provide technical leadership on automation projects from planning through commissioning and validation.
  • Analyze manufacturing processes and recommend technologies that improve throughput, quality, and performance.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement long-term corrective actions.
  • Support equipment upgrades, capital projects, and facility expansion initiatives.
  • Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while serving as a key automation subject matter expert.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership on engineering priorities, resource planning, and automation strategy.
  • Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within established timelines.

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, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Approximately 8-10 years of engineering experience, although strong candidates with alternative experience levels will be considered.
  • Proven experience delivering factory automation projects within a manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial controls, automation systems, and electromechanical equipment.
  • Experience implementing manufacturing process improvements and automation technologies.
  • Ability to lead projects independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
  • Strong communication abilities with experience collaborating across departments and leadership levels.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to serve as a key contributor within the engineering organization.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead high-impact automation projects across an entire manufacturing facility.
  • Significant visibility with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
  • Direct partnership with the Head of Engineering for North America.
  • Opportunity to join a business investing heavily in manufacturing technology and automation.
  • Career progression into broader technical and operational leadership responsibilities.
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing equipment and strategic capital projects.
  • Well-defined and efficient interview process with fast hiring decisions.
  • Stable organization with long-term investment in engineering and operational growth.
  • Chance to step into a role previously held by a highly experienced senior engineer and become a critical contributor to the future success of the facility.

Apply Now!

Contact
Delaney Sandner
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7093789

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Billerica
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Delaney Sandner
Job Reference
JN-082026-7093789
 

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