Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Senior Control Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in advanced manufacturing, defense systems, biotech, and semiconductor fabrication, with openings at every level from associate control engineer through principal and staff engineer. The most active hiring markets are Greater Boston, the Route 128 technology corridor, and Worcester, where anchor employers like Raytheon Technologies, Analog Devices, and Boston Scientific maintain deep engineering teams. Demand is especially consistent for engineers with expertise in PLC and DCS programming, process automation, and functional safety systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles31
Top employerRaytheon
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring16
Work type60% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Replimune
Senior Quality Control Analyst
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Senior Quality Control Analyst
Replimune
Framingham, Massachusetts
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$93k - $120k/yr
Bachelor of Science

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Raytheon
Senior Mechanical Engineer Deputy Change Control Board Chairperson
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Senior Mechanical Engineer Deputy Change Control Board Chairperson
Raytheon
Woburn, Massachusetts
Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
$87k - $165k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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ElevateBio
Senior Specialist II, Quality Control Validation
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Senior Specialist II, Quality Control Validation
ElevateBio
Waltham, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
$150k - $200k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Raytheon
Senior Planning and Production Control Specialist
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Senior Planning and Production Control Specialist
Raytheon
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$87k - $165k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals
2nd Shift - Quality Control Sr. Associate/Sr. Specialist (contract) 843
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2nd Shift - Quality Control Sr. Associate/Sr. Specialist (contract) 843
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$40 - $55/hr
Bachelor's degree in biology
5,001-10,000

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Senior Control Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
9 jobs
Andover
3 jobs
Bedford
2 jobs
Needham
2 jobs
Waltham
2 jobs
Somerville
2 jobs
Devens
1 job
Woburn
1 job
Beverly
1 job

Senior Control Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Raytheon
Raytheon4 open roles
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric2 open roles
Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Retail
  • Science & Research
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior control engineer jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering from an accredited institution
  • Five or more years of hands-on control systems design and commissioning experience
  • Proficiency with industry-standard platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Honeywell DCS
  • Demonstrated experience with functional safety standards including IEC 61511 or IEC 61508
  • Familiarity with Massachusetts-based regulated industries such as biotech, pharma, or defense requiring cGMP or ITAR compliance
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with process, mechanical, and validation engineering teams

Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior control engineer in Massachusetts?

A bachelor's degree in electrical, systems, or mechanical engineering is the standard entry point for control engineering roles in Massachusetts. While Massachusetts does not require a state-specific license to work as a control engineer in industry, pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens candidacy for senior roles, especially in defense and public infrastructure. Industry certifications in functional safety or specific automation platforms also carry significant weight with Massachusetts employers.

Which companies hire senior control engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring senior control engineers in Massachusetts right now include Raytheon, Schneider Electric, and Mass General Brigham, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense primes, biotech manufacturers, and semiconductor firms means demand is broad and relatively stable across multiple industries.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most senior control engineer jobs?

Boston, Andover, and Bedford have the most senior control engineer openings in Massachusetts. Greater Boston and the Route 128 corridor drive the largest share of demand due to the dense cluster of defense contractors, biotech manufacturers, and semiconductor firms headquartered there, while Worcester draws consistent openings from medical device and advanced manufacturing operations in the region.

Are there remote senior control engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're rare. Control engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline requiring on-site commissioning, system integration, and equipment validation, which limits remote availability. About 40% of senior control engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with fully remote opportunities appearing most often in design review, documentation, and specification writing phases of longer projects.

How can I get hired as a senior control engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a junior or associate controls engineer role through Massachusetts's large defense and biotech manufacturers, which routinely hire new graduates into structured rotational or project-based programs. Companies like Raytheon Technologies and Analog Devices run new-graduate engineering programs that place candidates in controls-adjacent work. Building proficiency with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC platforms through coursework or personal projects, paired with a Professional Engineer license track, gives early-career candidates a clear edge with Massachusetts hiring managers.

Where can I find and apply to senior control engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to senior control engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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