Controls Engineer - Industrial Machinery - Chicopee, MA

Michael Page; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401k match

Career development

Automation tech exposure

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Controls Engineer for a highly automated industrial environment in Massachusetts. The role focuses on installing, configuring, and maintaining electrical control systems, with emphasis on PLC programming and system upgrades.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and a Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred; CAD schematics and safety standards knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of electrical controls experience in industrial settings.
• Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred.
• Advanced PLC programming experience on blank projects.
• Knowledge of industrial automation, sensors, and control systems.
• Experience with machine safety systems and electrical standards.
• Proficiency creating electrical schematics using CAD software.
• Experience with servo and stepper motion control systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain electrical control systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and automation equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Support equipment commissioning, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Develop and modify PLC programs and control logic.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and technical documentation.

Skills

Electrical controls

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Sensors & actuators

HMI & SCADA

CAD electrical schematics

Servo & motion control

Machine safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

• Design advanced automation systems
• Lead impactful equipment projects

About Our Client

Our client develops and operates highly automated production equipment within a technically advanced industrial environment. They emphasize safety, continuous improvement, engineering excellence, and operational performance.

Job Description

This Controls Engineer will be responsible for:

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining electrical control systems.
• Troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and automation equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Supporting equipment commissioning, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Developing and modifying PLC programs and control logic.
• Creating and maintaining electrical schematics and technical documentation.

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 Controls Engineer will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of electrical controls experience in an industrial environment.
• Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred.
• Advanced PLC programming experience from blank projects.
• Knowledge of industrial automation, sensors, and control systems.
• Experience with machine safety systems and electrical standards.
• Proficiency creating electrical schematics using CAD software.
• Experience with servo and stepper motion control systems.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• 401k match
• Career growth and technical development opportunities
• Exposure to advanced automation technologies
• Collaborative engineering-focused culture