Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer – Factory Automation

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Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer – Factory Automation

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

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!

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

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)

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

We

Offer:

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

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.

Apply now for this role