Automation Engineer - Specialty Chemicals - Beverly, MAPageGroup

• Lead high-impact automation projects
• Hands-on role with strong growth

About Our Client

Our client develops highly engineered materials that help industrial customers improve production efficiency, product quality, and process reliability. Operating within a large public organization, the business offers an entrepreneurial culture that empowers employees to drive meaningful operational improvements.

Job Description

This Automation Engineer will be responsible for:

• Supporting installation and commissioning of new automation equipment and process controls.
• Troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and electrical systems to improve uptime.
• Collaborating with maintenance, operations, contractors, and vendors during project execution.
• Leading automation and electrical improvement projects across manufacturing operations.
• Participating in process safety initiatives, hazard reviews, and compliance activities.
• Optimizing production processes, equipment reliability, and operational performance.

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

A Successful Automation Engineer will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of automation experience within industrial or process manufacturing.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial electrical systems.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk, or Ignition systems.
• Experience implementing automation equipment in live manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with process safety management and hazardous manufacturing operations.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and maintenance teams.

What's on Offer

• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Opportunity to lead newly created automation initiatives.
• Exposure to multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Career growth within a Fortune 200 organization.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture

Apply today to be considered within 24 hours!