Our Mission
At Mpac, we create automation ecosystems that enable manufacturers to evolve and thrive efficiently. Our commitment to excellence is driven by Integrity & Drive, and our Collaborative approach fosters Innovation. We stand on a foundation of industry-leading standards, powered by a diverse team of specialists with deep expertise.
The Position
We are looking for a Controls engineering team leader to become an integral part of our team, delivering top-tier technical support and maintenance solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse industries-including pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical devices, clean energy, and FMCG-ensuring optimal machine performance through planned and preventative maintenance, onsite training, continuous improvements, and full machine analysis.
Departmental Responsibilities
* Perform line management duties for direct reports, including appraisals, managing holidays, sickness and overall performance.
* Support design management and senior stakeholders in continuous process improvement activities, contributing to the development and implementation of best practices.
* Ensure that all engineering activities adhere to company standards & procedures, with a focus on engineering standards, documentation completeness and machinery safety protocols.
Project Responsibilities
* Take ownership of software engineering process due diligence for assigned projects, ensuring the timely delivery of all project milestones.
* Drive project completion with focus on budgets and milestones
* Review project deliverables for completeness and alignment with project requirements, ensuring they meet quality standards in line with Mpac procedures
* Liaise with project leads to ensure that the project schedule aligns with deliverables from other functions ( specifications for electrical and mechanical engineers)
* Monitor project progress, providing regular updates to the project managers and design management on estimated time to completion, project risks and resource needs.
* Escalate any project or people issues to the design management to ensure timely intervention and resolution,
Output & Deliverables
* Clear & concise project progress reports, including updates on the ETC, milestone delivery and resource allocation
* High quality project deliverables, in alignment with project scope, schedule and company standards.
* Adherence to engineering processes and procedures, with active enforcement across the team.
* Timely escalation of risks or issues to the design management ensuring proactive problem resolution.
* Successful management and development of team members, with regular feedback, appraisals and mentoring sessions.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* proven experience leading or managing controls engineering teams within an industrial or automation environment
* Solid background in software project lifecycle management, including planning, execution and delivery
* Strong understanding of engineering principles, standards and machinery safety protocols
* Demonstrated ability to deliver software projects on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality
* Experience working collaboratively in multi disciplinary teams ( electrical, mechanical, project management)
* Track record of process adherence and enforcing documentation and quality standards.
* strong problem solving, risk management and decision making abilities in a fast paced project environment
* Hands on experience producing and reviewing technical documentation such as software design specifications, function design specifications and test documentation
Technical Skills & Qualifications
* Proficiency in software development for industrial automation or machinery ( Programming, HMI design, motion control systems)
* Familiarity with common industrial software platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff & Mitsubishi)
* Understanding of relevant safety and compliance standards ( IEC, ISO & CE marking)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, mentor and manage a team effectively.
* skilled in creating and maintaining accurate technical documentation to support compliance, traceability and knowledge sharing across the team.