# Engineering

> Robotics, embedded systems and automation consulting in Brampton, Ontario. We automate equipment, fix breakdowns and ship custom technology across Canada and the US.

Source page: https://mnpsystems.ca/engineering/

MNP Systems is an engineering consultancy based in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, that takes work from anywhere: remotely, or on site where a job needs hands on the equipment.
Contact: https://mnpsystems.ca/contact/ or contact@mnpsystems.ca.

**Your machines are smart. Your systems should be too.**

We help small and mid-size businesses automate equipment, fix recurring breakdowns, and build custom technology — without the big-firm price tag.

## Problems we solve

- Your equipment keeps breaking down and you can't figure out why. We do root cause analysis — fix it once, fix it right.
- You have a great product idea but no engineering team to build it. We design and deliver complete systems, end to end.
- Your production process is too slow and manual. We automate testing, builds, and deployments to save you time.
- Your machines can't talk to each other or send you data. We integrate sensors, systems, and dashboards so you see everything.

## Ways to work with us

### We Plug Into Your Team

Hiring full-time engineers is expensive and slow. Our senior engineers join your team on contract — no recruiter fees, no ramp-up time. We speak your tools, follow your process, and ship from week one.

This is for you if:

- You have a project but your team is stretched thin
- You need specialized skills you don't have in-house
- You want to move faster without the overhead of hiring
- You have a tight deadline and need experienced hands now

### We Own It End-to-End

Tell us what you need built — we handle everything from requirements to deployment. No micromanagement needed. You get a working system, documentation, and support.

This is for you if:

- You know what you want but don't have the team to build it
- You want a fixed scope and predictable cost
- You need something built right the first time
- Your current system needs a major upgrade or rebuild

### We Help You Make the Right Calls

Before you spend six figures on the wrong architecture, talk to us. We review your technical decisions, optimize your processes, and help you avoid costly mistakes — in hours, not months.

This is for you if:

- You're starting a new product and want to get the architecture right
- Your development process feels slow and you're not sure why
- You're evaluating build vs. buy for a critical system
- You need a second opinion before making a big technical bet

## How an engagement runs

1. **Discover.** We listen first. Understand your problem, your constraints, and what success looks like for you.
2. **Design.** We architect a solution that fits your budget, timeline, and technical reality. No over-engineering.
3. **Deliver.** We build, test, and deploy. Weekly updates, no surprises. You get working software, not slide decks.
4. **Sustain.** We stick around. Knowledge transfer, documentation, and optional support so your team can own it.

## Systems we deliver

- **Embedded Linux platforms:** Production-grade Linux platforms for custom hardware. Yocto BSPs, kernel and bootloader work, peripheral drivers, and the OTA pipeline that keeps fleets updated in the field.
- **Industrial controls & retrofits:** Bringing aging equipment online and building the controls layer for new lines. Sensor integration, motion and process control, HMIs, and the bridges that turn raw signals into operating data.
- **Robotics & autonomous stacks:** ROS2 architecture, perception and navigation, and the fleet infrastructure that takes a working prototype and gets it operating reliably across many machines.
- **Field diagnostics & telemetry:** Instrumentation, telemetry pipelines, and operator dashboards that surface what equipment is actually doing in the field — and root-cause failures when it isn't behaving.

## Capabilities

### Robotics & Automation

We design, build, and maintain robotic systems — from small pipe inspection robots to autonomous navigation platforms. If it moves, senses, or decides, we can engineer it.

- Robotic platform design and development
- Fleet management software
- Sensor fusion (cameras, IMUs, depth sensors)
- Autonomous navigation algorithms
- Custom control GUIs and operator interfaces
- Robot refurbishment and lifecycle management

Tools: ROS2, ROS, Python, C/C++, Qt6, Linux, MATLAB/Simulink, OpenCV, PCL.

### Embedded Systems & Linux

Every smart device needs reliable software at its core. We build and maintain the low-level systems that make hardware work — from bootloaders to board support packages to real-time control loops.

- Linux BSP development and customization
- Bootloader and device tree configuration
- Yocto-based embedded Linux builds
- Hardware bring-up and driver development
- Real-time system design
- SBC platform selection and evaluation

Tools: Yocto, C/C++, VHDL, FPGA, Device Trees, GDB, I2C/SPI/UART/CAN, Compulab/Variscite/TI.

### CI/CD & Process Automation

Manual testing and releases slow you down and introduce errors. We build automated pipelines that test, build, and deliver your software — so your team can focus on writing code, not fighting processes.

- Continuous integration pipeline design
- Automated testing frameworks
- Build server management
- Deployment automation and configuration management
- Code quality tooling (SonarQube, linting)
- Custom release management systems

Tools: GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Jenkins, Python, Bash, GoogleTest, Selenium, SonarQube.

### Industrial Controls & Automation

Bringing aging equipment online and building the controls layer for new lines. We integrate sensors, motion, and process control with the HMIs and data bridges that turn raw signals into operating insight.

- PLC and motion controller programming
- Sensor and actuator integration
- HMI and operator-screen development
- SCADA / MES data bridges
- Equipment retrofits and legacy controls modernization
- Field commissioning and on-site bring-up

Tools: PLCs, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, Qt6, Python, C/C++, Industrial PCs.

### Field Diagnostics & Telemetry

Instrumentation, telemetry pipelines, and operator dashboards that surface real machine behaviour from the field — and root-cause failures when something stops behaving.

- Fault detection and root-cause analysis
- On-device instrumentation and event capture
- Telemetry pipelines from edge to cloud
- Operator dashboards and alerting
- Remote diagnostics and field-service tooling
- Long-term reliability tracking and trend analysis

Tools: MQTT, InfluxDB, Grafana, Python, Node.js, Postgres, TimescaleDB, Linux.

### Web & Application Development

Your systems generate data — we build the interfaces to make sense of it. Custom web dashboards, operator portals, data visualization tools, and internal applications built with modern frameworks.

- Custom web dashboards and monitoring tools
- Operator portals and fleet management UIs
- Data visualization and reporting
- Internal tools and admin panels
- API design and integration
- Responsive design for field use (tablets, mobile)

Tools: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Python, Docker.

## Frequently asked questions

### What kinds of systems do you build?

We work across embedded, automation, and physical systems regardless of vertical. The systems we deliver fall into four buckets: embedded Linux platforms, industrial controls and retrofits, robotics and autonomous stacks, and field diagnostics and telemetry. The vocabulary is the same whether the buyer is in manufacturing, robotics, energy, or equipment OEM work — what changes is the application, not the engineering.

### Can you join our existing engineering team?

Yes. We offer staff augmentation where our senior engineers plug directly into your team, follow your processes, and use your tools. This is ideal for teams that need specialized skills or extra capacity without the overhead of hiring.

### Do you provide hardware design services?

Our core strength is in software, firmware, and systems integration. While we don't do PCB layout in-house, we handle hardware selection, board bring-up, driver development, and work closely with your hardware designers to ensure a seamless system.

### How do you handle project management?

We use an agile, transparent approach. You'll get weekly progress reports, direct access to the engineers working on your project, and clear milestones. We adapt to your preferred communication tools (Slack, Teams, Jira, etc.).

### Do you work on fixed-price or hourly contracts?

We offer both. For well-defined projects with clear requirements, we can provide fixed-price quotes. For staff augmentation or advisory work where the scope may evolve, we typically work on an hourly basis.

### Do you build web applications and dashboards?

Yes. We build websites and online stores for businesses, and the dashboards, portals and internal tools behind them — on their own, or alongside our embedded and robotics work.

## Services

- [Embedded Linux & Systems Engineering](https://mnpsystems.ca/services/embedded-systems/): Custom embedded Linux development, Yocto BSP builds, and board bring-up for hardware products that need to ship and survive in the field.
- [Robotics & Autonomous Systems](https://mnpsystems.ca/services/robotics-autonomous-systems/): ROS2 architecture, autonomous navigation, sensor fusion, and fleet management for robotics teams taking prototypes from the lab to production fleets.
- [Reliable Systems Engineering](https://mnpsystems.ca/services/safety-critical-engineering/): Engineering that turns prototypes into systems that survive the field: V&V, requirements traceability, fault analysis, HIL test rigs and release management.
- [Embedded DevOps & CI/CD](https://mnpsystems.ca/services/embedded-devops/): CI/CD pipelines, HIL test automation, and DevOps practices purpose-built for embedded and firmware teams shipping hardware products.
- [Industrial Automation & Controls](https://mnpsystems.ca/services/industrial-automation/): PLC programming, equipment retrofits, HMIs and Modbus or OPC UA data bridges for manufacturers who need older machines online and their data on a screen.
- [Engineering Staff Augmentation](https://mnpsystems.ca/services/engineering-staff-augmentation/): Senior embedded, robotics, and DevOps engineers available within weeks — no recruiter fees, no ramp-up risk, and a satisfaction guarantee.