About the role
LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm offering a high value-added engineering services to pharmaceutical, agri-food, industrial and industrial biotech factories. The company now has 30 agencies across North America and Europe, and has more than 500 passionate engineering employees.
Senior Automation Engineer, Toronto, ON / London, ON This position is available at either of our office locations in Ontario.
Responsibilities and Duties:
The candidate will play a key role in project management by ensuring planning, cost and schedule control, as well as the design, programming, and commissioning of automated systems • Define customer needs • Design automated systems and select equipment (controls, instrumentation, motor controls, control panel design, etc.) • Programming PLCs and user interfaces • Participate in system testing and commissioning • Manage factory automation projects: planning, supervision, change control, and reporting on budget, schedule, and resources, manufacturers, and contractors • Prepare specifications, plans, and estimates • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary project team • Follow up with equipment suppliers
Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in automated production engineering (APE), electrical engineering, or equivalent. • Member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) • 10-12 years’ experience in the field of industrial automation • Knowledge of Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens products • Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical industry (an asset) • Occasional visits to clients in the Greater Toronto Area
Preferred Qualifications • Strong leadership, relationship management, organizational planning and project management skills, in addition to technical knowledge • Entrepreneurial mindset and desire for business development. • Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results • Ability to influence clients, suppliers and peers into adopting "best practices" in the engineering field • Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, listening and interpersonal with the ability to transfer knowledge to others • Capability to engage and energize others to reach their fullest potential and performance • Have flexibility to travel to external manufacturing sites as needed
Benefits – What We Have to Offer: • Competitive Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards; • Health and Wellness Programs: Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare); • Retirement Plans: Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%; • Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office; • Professional Development: A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth. Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., APEGA, APEGS, EGBC, etc…) covered by the company; • Career Advancement Opportunities: Mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities, etc.; • Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. 1 week of Personal/Sick leave ; • Inclusive Culture: A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities; • Team-Building Activities: Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops; • Other Benefits: Public transport and telephone reimbursement
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