Senior Automation Engineer: Lead PLC/Factory Automation Projects

LAPORTE L.E.C.; London; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance and wellness

RRSP retirement plan

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Career advancement

Vacation & personal leave

Inclusive culture

Team-building activities

Public transport reimbursement

Telephone reimbursement

Job summary

LAPORTE seeks a Senior Automation Engineer for its Ontario offices (Toronto or London). You will lead design, programming, and commissioning of automated systems, and manage factory automation projects with budget, schedule, and resource oversight.

The role requires a PE in Ontario, a degree in automation/electrical engineering, 10–12 years of automation experience, and knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens. Occasional client visits are expected.

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 preferred.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship management

Organizational planning

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in automated production engineering (APE)

Electrical engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

LAPORTE seeks a Senior Automation Engineer for its Ontario offices (Toronto or London). You will lead design, programming, and commissioning of automated systems, and manage factory automation projects with budget, schedule, and resource oversight.

The role requires a PE in Ontario, a degree in automation/electrical engineering, 10–12 years of automation experience, and knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens. Occasional client visits are expected.