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Controls EngineerBestPack • Ontario, CA, US
Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

BestPack • Ontario, CA, US
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Benefits :

  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Design

  • Design mechanical components, assemblies, frames, mechanisms, pneumatic / hydraulic systems as required.
  • Generate 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

  • Specify, design, program, configure, test, and commission control systems (PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, drives, etc.).
  • Develop control logic, interlocks, safety features.
  • Integrate mechanical components with control systems (e.g. feedback loops, motion control).

    • Installation, Commissioning & Testing

  • Oversee or perform machine build, wiring, panel design and assembly, installation on-site.
  • Conduct machine start-ups, commissioning, debug mechanical and control issues.
  • Test machines for performance, safety, compliance; debug and optimize.

    • Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Improvement

  • Diagnose mechanical and control-related problems in production equipment.
  • Work with maintenance teams to reduce downtime, improve reliability.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects (e.g. reduce cycle time, energy usage, improve quality).

    • Documentation & Compliance

  • Create and maintain documentation : mechanical drawings, control schematics, electrical wiring diagrams, user manuals, programming documentation.
  • 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

  • Work with project managers to estimate costs, schedule work, define deliverables.
  • Coordinate with vendors for components (electrical, mechanical) and evaluate vendor offerings.
  • Communicate with other engineering disciplines (electrical, software), production, quality, and maintenance.

    • Qualifications

    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 :

  • Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) for mechanical design.
  • 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 :

  • Strong problem‐solving skills and attention to detail.
  • 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 :

  • Experience with robotics, vision systems.
  • Familiarity with SCADA / networked control systems.
  • Experience with predictive maintenance, data analytics.

    • Working Conditions & Other Info

  • 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.

    • Performance Metrics / KPIs

  • 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.
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