Senior Automation Engineer — Hybrid, Leadership & Growth

LAPORTE L.E.I.

London

Hybrid

CAD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness programs

RRSP plan

Hybrid work model

Professional development reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Vacation + sick/personal leave

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm delivering high-value automation services from offices across North America. The Senior Automation Engineer role in London, ON focuses on planning, design, programming, and commissioning of automated systems for pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and industrial clients.

The candidate will lead projects with cost and schedule control, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in automated production engineering (APE), electrical engineering, or equivalent.
Member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
10-12 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 in the Greater Toronto Area.

Responsibilities

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.