Senior Automation Engineer, London,ONResponsibilities 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)
- 10-12 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
Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!
The LAPORTE team
