Machine Safety Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

RRSP employer contribution 4%

Hybrid work mode

Professional development reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Vacation and paid time off during year

Job summary

LAPORTE is seeking a Machine Safety Engineer to join its Toronto-based team in Mississauga. The role focuses on evaluating, designing, and implementing machine safety solutions that comply with industry standards.

Occasional travel to client sites is expected as part of project work. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of machine safety or industrial automation experience, a related bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with CSA/ISO/OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in machine safety or industrial automation.
• Knowledge of CSA, ISO, OSHA safety standards.
• CMSE or equivalent certification is an asset.
• Experience with PLCs and safety systems; ability to write detailed technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk analyses of equipment and machinery in various industrial environments.
• Prepare detailed technical reports on risk analyses and recommended solutions.
• Develop recommendations to improve machine safety per CSA/ISO/OSHA standards.
• Design, test, and implement machine safety systems (PLCs, guards, sensors).
• Participate in system testing and commissioning; maintain safety standards.

Skills

Risk assessment

Technical writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

PLCs

Safety systems

CMSE certification

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!

LAPORTE is seeking a Machine Safety Engineer with ideally 2 to 5 years of experience in analyzing and managing risks related to industrial equipment to join its Toronto-based team in Mississauga. Our engineer will play a key role in evaluating, designing, and implementing machine safety solutions that comply with industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk analyses of equipment and machinery in various industrial environments;
• Prepare detailed technical reports on the results of risk analyses and the solutions to be implemented;
• Develop recommendations to improve machine safety in accordance with applicable standards (CSA, ISO, OSHA, etc.);
• Design, test, and implement machine safety systems (safety controllers and relays, guardrails, interlock systems, safety sensors, etc.);
• Participate in system testing and commissioning;
• Maintain and enhance machine safety standards;
• Prepare specifications, drawings, and cost estimates;
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary project team;
• Stay up to date on regulatory and technological developments related to machine safety;

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or a related engineering field;
• Member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) as a Professional Engineer (an asset);
• 3 to 5 years of experience in machine safety or industrial automation;
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards (CSA, ISO, OSHA);
• Machine safety certification (CMSE or equivalent) as an asset
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and safety systems;
• Ability to write detailed technical reports;
• Occasional visits to clients in the Greater Montreal area, Brossard, or Quebec City;

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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The LAPORTE team