Electrical Engineer

Mpac Group; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Boston Conveyor & Automation (BCA) is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Massachusetts to design and deliver complex machine control systems from concept to commissioning. You will contribute to innovative automation solutions across food manufacturing and life sciences sectors.

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will create electrical schematics, wiring layouts, BOMs, and documentation while collaborating with sales, applications engineers, and customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience with schematics and wiring layouts.
• Proficiency in EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical and knowledge of CE/IEC/NEC/NFPA/UL/TUV standards.
• Strong machine safety understanding and capability to design for logic and motion control.
• Experience designing systems end-to-end and collaborating with sales, applications, and customers.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% and work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics, control panels, and wiring layouts.
• Create wire schedules and interconnection cable lists.
• Develop bills of materials and select components.
• Support panel suppliers and in-house technicians.
• Collaborate with sales, applications engineers, and customers to design solutions.
• Prepare costings, technical proposals, and functional specs.
• Design pneumatic systems alongside electrical systems.
• Partner with mechanical engineering on device placement and system integration.
• Produce equipment manuals and training documentation.

Skills

3+ years experience

Electrical schematics

Wiring layouts

Machine safety

Logic & motion control

Monitoring systems

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Customer communication

Travel availability

BS in Electrical Engineering

OEM experience

Food & beverage automation

Industrial automation

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Boston Conveyor & Automation (BCA) - Part of Mpac Group

Are you an Electrical Engineer who thrives on bringing automation to life? Ready to join a fast-growing, high-performing team at the forefront of industrial innovation?

The Role

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering complex machine control systems. From concept to commissioning, you'll contribute to building innovative automation solutions that make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design electrical schematics, control panels, and wiring layouts
• Create wire schedules and interconnection cable lists
• Develop bills of materials and select components
• Support panel suppliers and in-house technicians
• Collaborate with sales, applications engineers, and customers to design optimal solutions
• Prepare costings, technical proposals, and functional specifications
• Design pneumatic systems alongside electrical systems
• Partner with mechanical engineering on device placement and system integration
• Produce equipment manuals and training documentation

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills

• 3+ years in:
• Electrical schematics and wiring layouts
• Experience with EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar
• Knowledge of standards: CE, IEC, NEC, NFPA, UL, TUV
• Strong understanding of machine safety and industrial systems
• Proven ability to design systems for:
• Logic and motion control
• Monitoring and safe machine operation
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills with customers and stakeholders
• Willingness to travel 10-15% (occasionally up to 1-2 weeks)
• BS in Electrical Engineering
• OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) experience
• Background in food & beverage or life sciences automation

What You'll Bring

• A detail-oriented engineer who can visualise systems end-to-end
• A hands-on problem solver who thrives under deadlines
• A collaborative team player with a customer-first mindset
• Passionate about innovation and automation technology

What We Offer

• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, sick leave)
• Opportunities for growth and development within a global group

Ready to Power the Future of Automation?

If you're excited by the opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems and want to grow your career with a dynamic, innovative team, we want to hear from you.

At Boston Conveyor & Automation (BCA), we're transforming the future of automation. Based in the beautiful coastal city of Newburyport, MA, and part of the global Mpac Group, we bring together a highly experienced team delivering cutting-edge solutions across food manufacturing, life sciences, and industrial sectors.