Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer – Factory Automation

Mpac Group; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd is seeking a Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer to join their Newburyport, MA team. In this role, you will design, program, and support advanced automated systems for food & beverage and life sciences sectors. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of automation experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in ladder logic programming. Benefits include vision and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and ample paid time off. Join a company dedicated to innovation and excellence in automation solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant automation or controls engineering experience.
• Ability to handle deadlines and work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot automated systems.
• Develop technical documentation for automation projects.
• Provide operational troubleshooting support.

Skills

Ladder logic programming (Rockwell preferred)

Vision systems (Cognex, Fanuc, Keyence)

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Robotics

Machine vision systems

Job description

Location: On site / Newburyport, MA, USA
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Electrical
Salary: Negotiable salary

Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer – Factory Automation

Boston Conveyor & Automation (BCA) – Mpac Group

Newburyport, Massachusetts

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer looking to make a real impact in a rapidly growing, innovation‑driven company? Join BCA—the industry leaders in automation solutions for food manufacturing, life sciences, and general manufacturing. Located in scenic Newburyport, MA, we bring together a powerhouse team focused on designing and delivering world‑class automation systems.

We’re expanding fast and are looking for a Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer to join our high-performing engineering team. If you have a passion for automation, a drive for problem‑solving, and at least 5 years of hands‑on experience, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

As a key contributor to our automation projects, you’ll be responsible for the design, programming, commissioning, and ongoing support of advanced automated systems. Your work will directly support customers in the food & beverage and life sciences sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, implement, commission, and troubleshoot automated systems
• Document process sequences of operation and develop detailed technical documentation (IO maps, SOOs, etc.)
• Specify automation hardware and software components

Program

• PLCs
• HMIs
• Multi‑axis motion/servo systems
• Robotics with line tracking
• Integrated and standalone machine vision systems
• Support FATs, SATs, and site start‑ups
• Provide operational and control system troubleshooting support

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who is motivated, technically strong, and effective in both team environments and independent work.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of relevant 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
• Ability to handle deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to conceptualize systems from idea to operation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for customer and vendor interaction
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (including trips lasting 1–2 weeks)

Why Join BCA?

We believe that compensation is more than a pay check, it’s about providing security, balance, and opportunity.

We Offer:

• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Become Part of a Growing Automation Leader

If you're driven by innovation, love solving complex automation challenges, and want to join a team that values expertise and creativity, BCA is the place for you.

Mpac designs and manufactures automated packaging machines for companies worldwide. We operate in various segments of the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, including Healthcare, Food & Beverage, and Pharma. We are part of the Mpac Group, with production facilities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, and sales and service offices in Singapore and Thailand. From these locations, we serve our customers globally.