Controls Engineer: Mechanical Design & Automation

BestPack; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

BestPack is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Controls Design Engineer to design components, assemblies, frames, and systems, generating detailed drawings and 3D models using CAD tools. You will specify materials, finishes and manufacturing methods while performing analyses as needed.

You will also design and program control systems, integrate with mechanical components, and lead installation, commissioning, and testing, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Typically 3–7 years of mechanical design plus control systems experience.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for mechanical design.
• Strong PLC programming and debugging experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of safety standards (OSHA, NFPA).

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, frames, mechanisms, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Create 3D models and drawings; select materials and manufacturing methods.
• Develop control logic and interlocks; integrate with motion control.

Skills

Mechanical design

Controls design

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD - SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLC programming

SCADA

Job description

BestPack is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Controls Design Engineer to design components, assemblies, frames, and systems, generating detailed drawings and 3D models using CAD tools. You will specify materials, finishes and manufacturing methods while performing analyses as needed.

You will also design and program control systems, integrate with mechanical components, and lead installation, commissioning, and testing, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across projects.