Electrical & Controls Engineer
Mpac Group · Newburyport, MA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Mpac Group (industrial) in Newburyport, MA.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $90k–$157k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 27 controls engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 26 other live controls postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $90k–$157k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 74%
- ✓ Automation 74%
- ✓ Robotics 37%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 26%
- Root cause 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Mpac Group in Newburyport
1 other open role at this site.
- Senior Controls Engineer · Controls · Senior
Full description from Mpac GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You'll Do
- ◆Design, develop, and implement automation and control systems
- ◆Create and document process sequences, IO mapping, and system specifications
- ◆Program and configure:
- ◆PLCs (ideally Rockwell)
- ◆HMIs
- ◆Motion systems (including multi‑axis servo)
- ◆Robotics with line tracking
- ◆Machine vision systems (Cognex, Fanuc, Keyence)
- ◆Lead and support FAT & SAT testing, ensuring systems perform flawlessly
- ◆Troubleshoot and optimize control systems for continuous improvement
- ◆Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, innovative environment:
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Newburyport, Massachusetts | BCA Mpac Group
Power the Future of Automation
At BCA Mpac Group , we're redefining automation across food & beverage, life sciences, and manufacturing. Based in the vibrant coastal city of Newburyport, MA, our team brings together deep expertise and a passion for innovation to deliver cutting‑edge systems that transform how products are made.
Due to rapid growth, we're looking for an Electrical & Controls Engineer ready to take ownership, solve complex challenges, and play a key role in delivering world‑class automation solutions.
Essential Skills
- •Minimum 2 years' experience in controls/automation engineering
- •Strong PLC programming (preferably Rockwell)
- •Experience with machine vision systems
- •Solid understanding of safety standards and risk assessments
Your Strengths
- •Analytical thinker with excellent problem‑solving ability
- •Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- •Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and deadline‑driven
- •Strong communicator with stakeholder‑facing confidence
- •Able to visualise systems from concept to execution
Nice to Have
- +OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) experience
- +Background in food & beverage or life sciences automation
Travel
- •Approximately 25% travel (including occasional 1-2 week trips)
Why Join BCA Mpac Group? Our Core Values
- •Integrity - We do the right thing
- •Drive - We push boundaries
- •Collaboration - We win together
- •Expertise - We know our craft
- •Innovation - We shape the future
Benefits That Support You
- •Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- •Life Insurance cover
- •401(k) with company matching
- •Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave)
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