Electrical Engineer

Mpac Group plc

$85K — $100K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in control panel design, electrical schematics, and wiring layouts
  • Experience with EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar tools
  • Knowledge of CE, IEC, NEC, NFPA, UL, TUV standards
  • Strong understanding of machine safety and industrial systems
  • Ability to design systems for logic and motion control, monitoring, and safe operation
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Comfortable working independently and in teams
  • Strong communication skills with customers and stakeholders
  • Willingness to travel 10-15%, occasionally up to 1-2 weeks

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, application engineers, and customers to design optimal solutions
  • Prepare costings, technical proposals, and functional specifications
  • Design pneumatic systems in addition to electrical systems
  • Work with mechanical engineering on device placement and system integration
  • Produce equipment manuals and training documentation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, sick leave)
  • Opportunities for growth and development within a global group
Full Job Description
Electrical Engineer

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

Electrical Engineer

Newburyport, Massachusetts

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

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:
  • Control panel design
  • 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)


Desirable

  • BS in Electrical Engineering
  • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) experience
  • Background in food & beverage or life sciences automation


What You'll Bring

You're:

  • 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

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


Your Team

You'll work closely with:

  • Electrical, Controls & Robotics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Project Management
  • External customers and vendors


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.

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