Automation Engineer

LAPORTE L.C.C.

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in automated production engineering (APE), electrical engineering, or equivalent.
  • Member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
  • 3-5 years' experience in the field of industrial automation.
  • Knowledge of Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens products.
  • Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical industry (an asset).
  • Flexibility for occasional client visits in the Greater Toronto Area.

Responsibilities

  • Define customer needs for automation projects.
  • Design automated systems and select necessary equipment.
  • Program PLCs and develop user interfaces.
  • Participate in testing and commissioning of systems.
  • Manage factory automation projects including planning and supervision.
  • Prepare specifications, plans, and estimates for projects.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary project team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare).
  • Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%.
  • Hybrid work arrangements, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
  • Professional reimbursement fees covered by the company for selected organizations.
  • Mentorship programs and cross-department training opportunities.
  • 3 weeks of vacation plus an additional week during Christmas, plus 1 week of Personal/Sick leave.
  • A diverse and flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance and growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
Automation Engineer, Toronto, ON

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.)
  • 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

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in automated production engineering (APE), electrical engineering, or equivalent.
  • Member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
  • 3-5 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 in the Greater Toronto Area

Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong leadership, relationship management, organizational planning and project management skills, in addition to technical knowledge
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and desire for business development.
  • 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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