Automation Engineer

LAPORTE L.E.I.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RRSP plan

Hybrid work

Professional development reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Vacation: 3 weeks

Public transport reimbursement

Job summary

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm delivering high value-added engineering services to pharma, agri-food, industrial and biotech factories. The company now has 30 agencies across North America and Europe, and employs over 500 engineers.

This hybrid position is available in all of our office locations in Canada, offering a flexible work setup. The candidate will define customer needs, design automation systems, and manage project planning, cost control, and commissioning of automated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in automated production engineering (APE), electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• Member of a Professional Engineering Association in Alberta or British Columbia (EGBC or APEGA).
• 5-6 years’ experience in industrial automation.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens products.
• Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical industry (an asset).
• Occasional visits to clients.

Responsibilities

• Define customer needs.
• Design automated systems and select equipment (controls, instrumentation, motor controls, control panel design, etc.).
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship mgmt

Organizational planning

Project management

Business development

PLC programming

Independent judgment

Influence skills

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in APE/EE

Professional engineering license (EGBC/APEGA)

Tools

Allen Bradley

Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

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.

This hybrid position is available in all of our office locations in Canada.

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.)
• 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 a Professional Engineering Association in Alberta or British Columbia (EGBC or APEGA)
• 5-6 years’ experiencein 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership, relationship management, organizational planning and project management skills, in addition to technical knowledge
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire for business development.
• Programming PLCs and user interfaces
• 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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