Senior Controls Engineer – Automation & Vision

Mpac Group; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Job summary

Mpac Group's Boston Conveyor & Automation unit seeks an experienced Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer to design, program, commission, and support advanced automated systems for diverse manufacturing sectors in New England.

You will develop detailed documentation, select automation hardware and software, and collaborate with customers to meet project milestones. Occasional travel up to 25% is expected, with a focus on delivering reliable, scalable automation solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automation or controls engineering experience.
• Proficiency in ladder logic programming (Rockwell preferred).
• Experience with vision systems (Cognex, Fanuc, Keyence).
• Understanding of automated system risk assessments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, commission, and support automated systems for food & beverage, life sciences, and general manufacturing.
• Document sequences of operation and develop IO maps, SOOs, and technical specs.
• Specify automation hardware and software components for projects.
• Support FATs, SATs, and site start-ups; assist customers and vendors as needed.

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Cognex Vision

Fanuc robotics

Keyence vision

Job description

Mpac Group's Boston Conveyor & Automation unit seeks an experienced Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer to design, program, commission, and support advanced automated systems for diverse manufacturing sectors in New England.

You will develop detailed documentation, select automation hardware and software, and collaborate with customers to meet project milestones. Occasional travel up to 25% is expected, with a focus on delivering reliable, scalable automation solutions.