Electrical & Computer Engineering
Lead Controls Engineer
Boston, MA
$153,000 to $195,000 a year
The employer is a packaging manufacturer running high-speed production lines across several plants.
We are hiring a Lead Controls Engineer to join our electrical & computer engineering team in Boston. You will set technical direction on projects that matter to our customers. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is hybrid, with three days a week in our Boston office.
What you’ll do
- Design control panels and electrical schematics
- Develop HMI and SCADA screens
- Integrate robots, vision systems and safety devices
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs for automated equipment
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Ability to read electrical schematics
- Experience programming Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs
- Willingness to travel to job sites
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 13849)
- Experience with FANUC or ABB robots
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Boston, MA is $153,000 – $195,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Annual performance bonus
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
