Senior Controls Engineer

Mpac Group plc

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSc or equivalent technical education in Electrical Engineering
  • Proven experience in electrical automation and industrial machinery
  • Experience with packaging machinery or high-speed automation is a strong asset
  • Solid working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical
  • Strong understanding of Ontario safety standards, including Control Reliable Design and PSR legislation
  • Hands-on, solutions-driven mindset with strong collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead software programming and electrical debugging activities for Mpac Langen machinery
  • Prepare machines for debugging and Factory Acceptance Testing by verifying I/O wiring and validating electrical circuits
  • Debug and test machines to ensure compliance with project specifications
  • Load and modify PLC programs and perform programming on standard components
  • Set up servos, VFDs, and motion/control devices
  • Develop offline programs for machines or specific functions
  • Update and mark up electrical schematics and ensure adherence to internal work instructions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead projects from build through Factory Acceptance Testing and customer installation
  • Hands-on involvement in developing cutting-edge automated packaging machinery
  • Collaborative work environment with project managers and operations teams
  • Travel opportunities to engage with customers and provide direct support
  • Growth potential within a forward-thinking company in the packaging industry
Full Job Description
Senior Controls Engineer

Mississauga, Ontario | Full-time | Travel required

Mpac Langen Americas is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to play a pivotal role in the design, debugging, and delivery of cutting-edge automated packaging machinery. If you thrive in a hands-on technical leadership role and enjoy seeing complex machines come to life, from shop floor debugging to customer commissioning, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

As a senior technical lead, you'll work closely with Project Managers and Operations teams to ensure machines are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification, supporting projects from build through Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and customer installation.

What You'll Be Doing

Technical Leadership & Machine Debugging

  • Lead software programming and electrical debugging activities for Mpac Langen machinery
  • Prepare machines for debugging and FAT by powering up, verifying I/O wiring, and validating electrical circuits
  • Debug and test machines to ensure full compliance with project specifications


Programming & Control Systems

  • Load and modify PLC programs and perform programming on standard components
  • Set up servos, VFDs, and other motion/control devices
  • Develop offline programs for machines or specific machine functions
  • Prepare ladder logic design patches during installation and commissioning phases


Collaboration & Support

  • Work closely with wiring teams to resolve electrical issues and approve machines for debugging
  • Provide programming support during customer FATs
  • Support installation technicians during commissioning of new machines
  • Travel to customer sites to provide electrical debugging support during machine installation


Documentation & Compliance

  • Update and mark up electrical schematics as required
  • Ensure adherence to internal work instructions and safety standards
  • Follow all company and customer safety rules on the shop floor and on-site


What You'll Bring

  • BSc or equivalent technical education in Electrical Engineering
  • Proven experience in electrical automation and industrial machinery
  • Experience with packaging machinery or high-speed automation is a strong asset
  • Solid working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical
  • Strong understanding of Ontario safety standards, including:
  • Control Reliable Design
  • PSR legislation
  • A hands-on, solutions-driven mindset with strong collaboration skills


Join Mpac Langen Americas and help deliver the next generation of packaging technology.

Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career.

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