Automation Engineer

LAPORTE L.E.I.; Lethbridge; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RRSP plan

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

LAPORTE L.E.I. is seeking a mid-senior Automation Project Engineer to drive planning, design, and commissioning of automated production systems across multiple client sites in Canada.

The role requires strong leadership, a background in electrical/automation engineering, and experience with Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens hardware. Hybrid work is available at Canadian offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in automation or electrical field.
• Professional engineering registration (AB/BC) or EGBC/APEGA membership required.
• 5–6 years of industrial automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Define customer needs and lead design of automated systems.
• Plan, cost and schedule control for projects, including testing and commissioning.
• Manage projects including budgeting, scheduling, and resources.

Skills

Industrial automation

Project management

Leadership

Programming PLCs/UI

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in automated production engineering or electrical engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

Siemens equipment

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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