Controls EngineerBestPack • Ontario, CA, US
Controls Engineer
BestPack • Ontario, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionGenerate detailed drawings, 3D models (e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.), select materials, finishes, and manufacturing methods. Perform mechanical stress / thermal / kinematic analyses as needed. Controls / Automation Design Develop control logic, interlocks, safety features. Integrate mechanical components with control systems (e.g. feedback loops, motion control). Installation, Commissioning & Testing Conduct machine start-ups, commissioning, debug mechanical and control issues. Test machines for performance, safety, compliance; debug and optimize. Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Improvement Work with maintenance teams to reduce downtime, improve reliability. Lead continuous improvement projects (e.g. reduce cycle time, energy usage, improve quality). Documentation & Compliance Ensure designs meet relevant safety, electrical, mechanical codes and standards. Support regulatory compliance and risk assessments (e.g. guarding, emergency stops, interlocks). Collaboration & Project Management Coordinate with vendors for components (electrical, mechanical) and evaluate vendor offerings. Communicate with other engineering disciplines (electrical, software), production, quality, and maintenance. Education : Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls / Automation, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. Experience : Typically 3-7 years of experience in mechanical design + control systems, ideally in manufacturing or packaging machinery. Technical Skills : Strong PLC programming and debugging experience (e.g. Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.). Understanding of motion control, sensors, drives / VFDs. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings. Knowledge of safety standards (e.g. OSHA, NFPA, relevant local & industry standards). Desired Skills & Attributes : Good communication skills, able to work cross‐departmentally. Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines. Practical, hands‐on mindset; comfortable working both at desk (design) and shop / field (commissioning, troubleshooting). Optional / Nice to Have : Familiarity with SCADA / networked control systems. Experience with predictive maintenance, data analytics. May require travel to customer / installation sites. On-site work in production / machinery shop, occasionally lifting / moving heavy components, climbing, working at heights or in confined spaces as required. Standard hours, but possible overtime for project deadlines or emergency repairs. Machine uptime / reliability improvements. Successful completion of design & control projects on time and within budget. Reduction in mechanical or control failures / breakdowns. Improvements in cycle time, throughput, efficiency. Safety compliance, incident rates related to design & controls.
Job Description
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Mechanical Design
Design mechanical components, assemblies, frames, mechanisms, pneumatic / hydraulic systems as required.
Specify, design, program, configure, test, and commission control systems (PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, drives, etc.).
Oversee or perform machine build, wiring, panel design and assembly, installation on-site.
Diagnose mechanical and control-related problems in production equipment.
Create and maintain documentation : mechanical drawings, control schematics, electrical wiring diagrams, user manuals, programming documentation.
Work with project managers to estimate costs, schedule work, define deliverables.
Qualifications
Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) for mechanical design.
Strong problem‐solving skills and attention to detail.
Experience with robotics, vision systems.
Working Conditions & Other Info
Performance Metrics / KPIs
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