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Automation EngineerLAPORTE • Toronto, ON, CA
Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

LAPORTE • Toronto, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech and industrial plant processes, which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

We offer a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of our daily work. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

Discover an employer who takes care of its greatest asset: its employees!

Automation Engineer, Toronto, ON

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)
  • 3-5 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

Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

The LAPORTE team

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