At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results. Agropur is looking for an automation engineer to join its team in St-Laurent. Reporting to the maintenance manager, the automation engineer is responsible for the maintenance, design, implementation, and optimization of the factory's automated systems. This key role directly contributes to the efficiency of production lines, compliance with hygiene standards, and equipment reliability in a regulated dairy workplace.

Vacation entitlement based on recognition of years of service

Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan with employer contributions

Salary Scale 005: $84,600 to $105,800 (Base salary will be determined according to your academic background, experience, training, and position-related competencies.)

Diagnose and resolve failures in automated systems to minimize production downtime and ensure operational continuity.

Ensure compliance with standards for the site's electrical installations.

Maintain, design, program, and optimize programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and SCADA systems on process, packaging, and filling lines.

Lead continuous improvement projects in automation (Lean, Kaizen) in collaboration with the production, maintenance, and quality teams.

Manage CAPEX automation projects in collaboration with the site project manager.





Prepare and maintain technical documentation: electrical schematics and change logs.

Occasionally supervise subcontractors' work on projects.

Train production and maintenance staff on automated equipment.

Two-week on-call period every four weeks (responsible for 24/7 emergency calls regarding automation and control systems for the plant).

What we are looking for to deliver these results: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field.

3 to 5 years of experience in industrial automation.

Proficiency in PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), SCADA (Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Aveva/Wonderware), and robotics (FANUC, ABB, and Kuka).

Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English (English is required to collaborate with colleagues from other Canadian provinces).

We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation.

Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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📌 Automation Systems Engineer (Orléans)
🏢 AGROPUR, COOPERATIVE
📍 Orléans