Controls Engineer

Bora Pharmaceuticals; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and flexible work

Professional development

Employee wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BoraBora Pharmaceuticals in Mississauga is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead equipment automation initiatives, support production, and ensure GMP compliance. You will design, procure, install, and qualify control systems, and lead cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing engineering, a B.Sc. in Engineering, P.Eng status or eligibility, and strong knowledge of PLCs (Modicon, Allen-Bradley) and software tools.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Engineering required; various specialties accepted.
• P.Eng status or eligible.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing/packaging.
• Expert knowledge in electrical/controls design; hardware/software.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and Good Engineering Practices.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent technical communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line engineering and troubleshooting support for automation and control systems.
• Develop strategic technical plans with customers to meet forecasted needs.
• Lead equipment automation improvements and project execution from URS to IQ/OQ.
• Oversee site changes, CAPA investigations, and data integrity initiatives.
• Design, procure, install, and qualify control systems; write site procedures.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and suppliers to meet goals.

Skills

Electrical design

Controls engineering

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Data integrity

GMP compliance

CAPA investigations

Education

B.Sc. Engineering

Tools

Modicon PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Visual Basic

Job description

About BoraBora Pharmaceuticals is a premier international contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in formulation development, clinical and commercial manufacturing, and packaging of complex oral solid dose, liquid, semi-solid, biologics, and sterile injectable pharmaceutical products. From our world-class sites in North America and Asia, we deliver drug products with unparalleled quality to more than 100 markets around the world. Bora’s teams, technologies, and facilities work seamlessly together to enable our clients to deliver much-needed therapeutics to patients worldwide. At Bora Pharmaceuticals, we see it as our mission, our duty, our responsibility, to make our success and our customer’s success more certain.Position StatusThis is a permanent fulltime position. This job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs. This posting is for an existing and currently open position.General DescriptionChampions equipment automation initiatives to achieve strategic goals, support production, and new supply mandates.Supports equipment compliance requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide first line of engineering technical and troubleshooting support to resolve automation and control system issues.Develop strategic technical plans in collaboration with Customer to meet the forecasted business need .Develop and implement equipment automation improvements.Lead cross-functional teams to establish and meet project plan goals.Design, specify (URS/FS/DS), procure, install, commission, qualify (IQ/OQ) and handover of projects for site equipment control systems.Ensure Environmental , Health & Safety awareness through all project stages.Select and manage professional consultants, contractors, and suppliers.Support deviation investigations by acting as the Engineering Subject Matter Expert for CAPA development and Root Cause Analyses; manage completion of Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs).Develop and author site automation procedures, standards, and Equipment Validation Reports.Maintain computer system configuration records (e.g. version control, backups, user access control lists).Participate in site change control procedures as change owner, technical reviewer, or task owner.Lead controls projects on site with focus on data integrity and controls obsolescence initiatives/mandates, and support serialization where required.Experience and SkillsMinimum 3-5 years of Engineering experience in the manufacturing and packaging industry.Current P. Eng. status (or equivalent) or eligible.Expert and extensive technical knowledge in electrical and controls design (hardware and software); specific programming fluency, as required (i.e. Modicon, Allen Bradley, Visual Basic etc.).Excellence in design, troubleshooting and optimization of the electrical and computer control systems for manufacturing, packaging, and facility equipment.Excellent knowledge of applicable legislation, Good Engineering Practices, and current GMPs.Good project management skills and ability to handle multiple complex projects, with cross functional teams and independently.Sound analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, organization and influencing skills.Excellent technical communication skills.EducationRequired: B.Sc. Engineering - Various specialties (Chemical, Controls, Mechanical, Computer, Electrical, etc.).Working ConditionsMust be flexible for occasional after hours and weekend support.Additional InformationIn accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be notified when they are no longer under consideration or once the vacancy is closed. Updates regarding application status may be communicated via email or through the online applicant profile, where applicable.As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.Compensation Range$81,240 - $101,550Benefits Include:We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ wellbeing, including:- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance- Retirement savings plans with employer contributions- Paid time off and flexible work arrangements- Professional development opportunities- Employee wellness programs and resources- Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health ResourcesAt Bora, our values guide everything we do — from how we solve challenges to how we support our people. We lead with a solutions-first mindset, strive to do the right thing, stay proactive, and above all, respect everyone.We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to contribute and grow. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, or if you’d like to learn more about our accessibility policies, please contact us at [e-mail].