Automation Project Manager

Boccard; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boccard Life Sciences in Montreal, QC, is seeking an Automation Project Manager to oversee electrical and automation (EIA) phases of complex projects.

You will define schedules, manage budgets, coordinate resources, and ensure design and commissioning meet client and regulatory standards. Fluent in French and English preferred; travel within Canada and US may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer.
• Minimum 3–5 years experience depending on degree.
• Experience with automation project management and EIA phases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with departments to establish an offer by estimating EIA parts and architecture.
• Document user requirements and defend the offer to the customer.
• Define schedules with milestones and monitor progress weekly.
• Manage budgets and control changes.
• Define internal/external resource needs and develop EIA material specs.
• Prepare design with process team and validate functional descriptions.
• Maintain regular client contact and document meetings.
• Supervise contractors and manufacturing progress on site.
• Coordinate commissioning of facilities.

Skills

Automation systems

Project coordination

Strong communication

Field execution

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer

Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Modicon

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Wonderware InTouch

GE iFIX

Job description

Boccard Life Sciences, industrial integrator, located in 35 countries, designs, manufactures, assembles, and installs process solutions for its customers worldwide in the Food & Ingredients, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, and Brewing Industries.

Automation Project Manager

The Automation Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of automation projects, with a primary focus on the Electrical, Industrial IT, and Automation (EIA) phase. This includes planning, organizing, and coordinating resources to ensure projects are delivered on time, on scope, and aligned with organizational standards. The role serves as the central point of accountability for project scheduling, staffing, and stakeholder communication throughout the EIA process.

Position Functions

• Coordination with other departments and division to establish an offer by estimating EIA part and proposing an architecture
• Take note of user requirement specification
• Defend the offer to the customer with the team designated to establish the offer
• Define a schedule with different milestones and weekly monitoring
• Manage budgets and control the changes
• Define internal and external resource requirements
• Develop a specification of EIA material
• Define the design with process team and validate the functional description and write functional analysis
• Establish a regular client contact and document each meeting
• Supervise contractors and advancement of manufacturing (supplier and customer site)
• Coordinate and ensure the commissioning of facilities

When large-scale projects, manage a functional team to perform the following phases or in smaller projects, perform the following phases:

• Establish a requirement specification for electrical consulting (cabinet manufacturing and wiring on site)
• Develop I/O List from Equipment List and P&ID
• Develop Automation program and/or HMI program from internal development specifications or those of the client
• Update as-built electrical drawings
• Make internal tests / FAT / SAT / Commissioning documenting their respective protocols
• Make internals tests, Factory Acceptance Test, Site Acceptance Test and Commissioning, document their respective protocols
• Write Operator Manual of installation and provide user training as well as the technical file of the equipment

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer.

Experience

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience Or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience.

Automation Knowledge

Programmable Logic controllers:

• Rockwell Studio 5000
• Modicon

Human Machine Interface:

• Rockwell Factory Talk SE and ME
• Wonder ware InTouch and WSP
• GE iFIX

Communication protocols:

• AS-i
• Ethernet IP
• Profinet
• Profibus
• CANopen

Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of automation systems and technologies (PLC, SCADA, DCS)
• Strong willingness to learn and perform more than assigned tasks
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and have a continuous improvement mindset
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and ability to use project management tools
• A strong interest in technical tasks and willing to go out in the field
• Basic data analysis and reporting skills
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail

This position requires proficiency in both French and English, as the nature of the duties involves regular communication with clients across Canada and the United States. The requirement for English is essential to perform these responsibilities effectively.