Automation/Electrical Engineer | Plastics Industry

gpac; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plastics manufacturing company seeks an Automation/Electrical Engineer to enhance their automation systems in a clean room environment. This role offers a chance to join a successful team focused on innovation and continuous improvement, with opportunities for professional growth and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Supportive leadership committed to career development

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automation engineering within plastic injection molding.
• Familiarity with EOAT, robotics, and molding machine integration.
• Experience conducting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize automated systems in a clean room injection molding environment.
• Build and maintain automation cells and automated assembly machinery.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

Skills

Automation engineering

Plastic injection molding

EOAT

Robotics

Analytical skills

Job description

Automation/Electrical Engineer | Plastics Industry

Join a company that just had its best year in over 50 years. We're partnering with a highly respected plastics manufacturing leader to find a talented Automation/Electrical Engineer with a strong background in plastic injection molding. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing team focused on innovation, automation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize automated systems in a clean room injection molding environment
• Build and maintain automation cells and automated assembly machinery
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve quality, safety, and efficiency
• Troubleshoot EOAT robotics and injection molding machinery
• Ensure compliance with clean room standards and best practices
• Train operators and maintenance staff on automation systems

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automation engineering within plastic injection molding
• Familiarity with EOAT, robotics, and molding machine integration
• Experience conducting FAT/SAT
• Knowledge of clean room environments and protocols
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach to engineering challenges

Benefits & Why Join

• Industry-leading manufacturer with over 50 years of success
• Multiple U.S. facilities with plans for expansion
• Culture rooted in Continuous Improvement, Stage Gate processes, and lean principles
• Supportive leadership committed to career development
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth in a stable, expanding company

If you're ready to elevate your career with a role where your automation expertise will make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now or send your resume to [e-mail] for direct consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, or genetic information.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) has been placing quality professionals across industries in the U.S. since 1990. We are committed to delivering the right solutions at the right time.