Lead Electrical Engineer

Location: Newburyport, Massachusetts Company: BCA, part of Mpac Group Department: Engineering Travel: Approximately 10-15% Take the Lead in Electrical Engineering for Advanced Automation Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to take greater technical ownership of complex automation projects? Boston Conveyor & Automation (BCA), part of Mpac Group, is growing rapidly and we're looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team in Newburyport, MA. You'll play a key role in designing and delivering electrical systems for sophisticated automated machinery used across food manufacturing, life sciences and general manufacturing. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who combines strong hands-on electrical design expertise with the ability to lead design reviews, solve challenging engineering problems and mentor less experienced engineers. What You'll Be Doing As Lead Electrical Engineer, you'll take ownership of electrical engineering activities across projects from concept through delivery. Your responsibilities will include: Designing complex electrical systems and producing detailed electrical schematicsSelecting hardware and components and creating Bills of MaterialsDesigning control panels, junction boxes and associated wire schedulesIdentifying electrical integration requirements at customer facilitiesCreating installation wire lists and interconnection requirementsLeading internal and external electrical design reviewsDesigning electrical systems for demanding environments, including full wash-down applicationsSupporting panel suppliers and in-house electrical techniciansPreparing control system costing and technical proposalsWorking closely with vendors, Sales, Applications Engineering and customers to develop the optimum automation solutionDeveloping functional specifications, equipment manuals and training documentationEngineering pneumatic systems to meet application requirementsCollaborating with Mechanical Engineering on the positioning and mounting of field devices and sensorsMentoring junior engineers and helping develop their technical capability and independence. What We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced electrical engineering professional with a strong background in industrial automation and automated machinery. Ideally, you'll have: A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience5+ years' experience within manufacturing, automation or a related technical environment3+ years' experience designing control panels, electrical schematics and wire-run lists3+ years' experience with EPLAN, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent electrical design softwareExperience designing and selecting panels and components for logic control, motion control, monitoring and machine safetyExperience working with turnkey industrial machinery or automated systemsKnowledge of relevant electrical and machinery standards, including CE, IEC, NEC, NFPA, UL and TUVA strong understanding of machinery and electrical safety standardsExcellent analytical, diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilitiesThe ability to visualize an automation system from initial concept through developmentStrong planning, organizational and decision-making skillsThe communication skills to work effectively with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teamsWillingness to travel approximately 10-15%, occasionally for periods of one to two weeks. Desirable A BS in Electrical EngineeringExperience working for an OEM or machine builderExperience designing automated systems for food & beverage and/or life sciences applications. Why Join BCA / Mpac Group? You'll join an experienced automation engineering team where you'll have the opportunity to work on technically challenging machinery while influencing electrical design standards and supporting the development of the next generation of engineers. Our values are at the heart of how we work: Integrity | Drive | Collaboration | Expertise | Innovation Benefits BCA offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health insuranceDental and vision insuranceLife insurance401(k) with company matchingPaid vacation, holidays and sick time. Ready for Your Next Engineering Challenge? If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer from an automation, machine building, OEM, packaging equipment or advanced manufacturing environment and you're ready to take on greater technical ownership, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to join BCA and help engineer the next generation of automated manufacturing solutions.