MGS Senior Controls Engineer

About the Company

MGS Machine is a leading packaging automation solutions provider headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a key player in the consumer goods industry, we specialize in designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art equipment for secondary packaging, product handling, and line integration. Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative solutions, including product handling, cartoners, case packers, and turn‑key packaging lines, in industries such as pharma, healthcare, food, personal care, and industrial goods.

We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers. For more detailed information about MGS Machine and it comprehensive business landscape, please visit

MGS is part of Coesia, a group of innovation‑based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy, and fully owned by Isabella Seràgnoli. Coesia's companies are leaders in automation solutions for multiple industries, ranging from automated processing and packaging machinery, testing and vision systems, to digital printing technologies, factory flow solutions and precision gears. Our customers include leading players in Consumer Goods, Healthcare & Pharma, Tobacco, Ceramic Tiles, Luxury Goods, Aerospace, Racing & Automotive, Electronics.

Coesia has 141 operating units in 35 countries, a turnover of about 1.9 billion euros and over 8,000 employees. In the United States, Coesia employs over 900 people.

This role is responsible for machine programming and controls/electrical design for complex automated machinery. The Senior Controls Engineer will lead assigned machines, machine groups, and controls projects through design and serve as a primary technical contact from concept through manufacturing, assembly, debug, acceptance, installation, and service. The role delivers solutions that meet technical, budget, quality, and schedule requirements while supporting continuous improvement and new automation technologies.

The position may be filled at the appropriate internal engineering level based on the selected candidate's experience, technical expertise, and ability to lead increasingly complex automation projects.

• Concept Development/New Engineering Design – Develop controls concepts and designs for new machines, models, and modules. Design controls, electrical, and pneumatic systems and develop efficient, maintainable machine software
• Project Technical Leadership – Serve as controls technical lead for assigned machines or automation projects. Coordinate technical activities and guide engineering and project team members to support successful execution
• Deliver to Project Scope/Schedule/Budget – Plan and execute controls engineering work to project requirements, schedules, and budgets. Participate in concept, design, and project reviews
• Controls Programming and Integration – Develop, modify, test, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion control, robotics, vision, and other machine control systems. Integrate machines, systems, and OEM equipment into automated solutions
• Documentation – Create and maintain required project documentation, including functional specifications, electrical schematics, programs, operating documentation, and engineering records
• Machine Start-Up and Debug – Support machine assembly, start-up, debug, and testing. Verify I/O, configure control devices, troubleshoot electrical and programming issues, and support controls and quality testing
• Factory Acceptance Testing and Customer Support – Support FAT, design reviews, installation, commissioning, service, and troubleshooting. Serve as a technical resource for customers throughout the project
• Technical Expertise and Innovation – Maintain knowledge of emerging automation technologies and apply appropriate solutions to complex customer and machine‑control challenges
• Engineering Standards and Continuous Improvement – Develop and improve controls engineering standards, programming practices, and design methods. Support continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma, GAMP5, or similar practices where applicable
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