Electrical & Controls Engineer — End-to-End Automation

Mpac Group; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

BCA Mpac Group in Newburyport, MA is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer to own the full lifecycle of advanced automation projects—from concept to commissioning and beyond. You will design, develop, and implement control systems, program PLCs and HMIs, and lead FAT/SAT testing while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Approximately 25% travel is required. Join a team committed to innovation across food & beverage, life sciences and manufacturing, with strong engineering culture and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of controls/automation engineering experience.
• Strong PLC programming (Rockwell preferred).
• Experience with machine vision systems.
• Solid understanding of safety standards and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation and control systems.
• Create and document process sequences, IO mapping, and system specifications.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, motion systems, and robotics.
• Lead and support FAT & SAT testing, ensuring systems perform flawlessly.
• Troubleshoot and optimize control systems for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Controls engineering

Rockwell PLC

Machine vision

Safety & risk assessment

Job description

BCA Mpac Group in Newburyport, MA is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer to own the full lifecycle of advanced automation projects—from concept to commissioning and beyond. You will design, develop, and implement control systems, program PLCs and HMIs, and lead FAT/SAT testing while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Approximately 25% travel is required. Join a team committed to innovation across food & beverage, life sciences and manufacturing, with strong engineering culture and