Controls Designer

Mpac

Location: On site / Mississauga, ON, Canada

job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Engineering | General

Salary: Negotiable salary

Controls Designer

Mississauga, Ontario | Full‑time | Travel required

Shape the Future of Automated Packaging

Mpac Langen Americas is looking for a Controls Designer 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 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.

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

Machine Debugging

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 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

Why Mpac?

Mpac designs and manufactures advanced automated packaging solutions for leading global brands across Healthcare, Food & Beverage, and Pharmaceutical markets. As part of the global Mpac Group, we operate across North America and Europe, with sales and service offices in Asia, giving our teams exposure to world‑class customers and international projects.

At Mpac, you’ll be part of a collaborative engineering environment where innovation, safety, and technical excellence are at the core of everything we do.