Battery Manufactruing - Sr. Controls Engineer - Tewksbury, MA

Michael Page US; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

MPI is seeking a senior controls engineer to lead automation projects from design through deployment, driving scalable control and data systems across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in controls engineering, strong PLC/HMI experience, and a track record delivering complex technical initiatives in manufacturing or industrial settings. You will mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or industrial systems development.
• Proven track record delivering complex technical projects within fast-paced environments.
• Strong experience with PLC programming, controls hardware, and industrial automation systems.
• Experience developing HMI and supervisory control applications.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and networking technologies.
• Experience with operational data systems, databases, and system integration projects.
• Proficiency with scripting or programming languages used in automation and data analysis.
• Hands-on experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimising technical systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical, controls, and machine safety standards.
• Ability to work effectively with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls and automation projects from design through deployment and operational support.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and supervisory control solutions to support engineering and operational objectives.
• Establish controls standards, architectures, and best practices across multiple systems and projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define requirements and implement technical solutions.
• Support systems integration activities involving equipment, instrumentation, databases, and operational technologies.
• Drive improvements related to system reliability, process performance, and operational efficiency.
• Lead commissioning, testing, validation, and troubleshooting efforts for new and existing systems.
• Develop and maintain data collection, reporting, and monitoring capabilities.
• Support database development and management activities related to operational and engineering data.
• Utilise scripting and software tools to automate workflows and support data-driven decision making.
• Work closely with external vendors, contractors, and technical partners.
• Mentor engineers and provide guidance on controls, automation, and integration initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and engineering standards.
• Maintain clear documentation, specifications, and technical records.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial automation

Control systems

Data collection & reporting

Mentoring engineers

Scripting / programming

System integration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

SQL

Scripting languages

Databases

Job description

• Provide technical leadership for automation, controls, and systems integration.
• Drive the development of scalable control & operational data systems.

About Our Client

Our client is a growing technology-driven organisation focused on developing innovative industrial solutions. With a strong emphasis on engineering excellence, operational performance, and continuous improvement, the company offers the opportunity to work on technically complex projects within a collaborative environment.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Lead controls and automation projects from design through deployment and operational support.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and supervisory control solutions to support engineering and operational objectives.
• Establish controls standards, architectures, and best practices across multiple systems and projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define requirements and implement technical solutions.
• Support systems integration activities involving equipment, instrumentation, databases, and operational technologies.
• Drive improvements related to system reliability, process performance, and operational efficiency.
• Lead commissioning, testing, validation, and troubleshooting efforts for new and existing systems.
• Develop and maintain data collection, reporting, and monitoring capabilities.
• Support database development and management activities related to operational and engineering data.
• Utilise scripting and software tools to automate workflows and support data-driven decision making.
• Work closely with external vendors, contractors, and technical partners.
• Mentor engineers and provide guidance on controls, automation, and integration initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and engineering standards.
• Maintain clear documentation, specifications, and technical records.

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

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or industrial systems development.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex technical projects within fast-paced environments.
• Strong experience with PLC programming, controls hardware, and industrial automation systems.
• Experience developing HMI and supervisory control applications.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and networking technologies.
• Experience with operational data systems, databases, and system integration projects.
• Proficiency with scripting or programming languages used in automation and data analysis.
• Hands-on experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimising technical systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical, controls, and machine safety standards.
• Ability to work effectively with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineering teams is preferred.
• Background within manufacturing, industrial technology, automation, process operations, or related technical environments is advantageous.

What's on Offer

What's To Offer:

• Opportunity to join a growing and innovative engineering organisation.
• Highly visible role with significant technical ownership and influence.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Collaborative and technically driven culture.
• Exposure to challenging projects and emerging technologies.
• Strong long-term career growth and leadership opportunities.