LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm providing high-value engineering services to the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, industrial biotechnology, and industrial manufacturing sectors, with 30 offices across North America and Europe and more than 520 dedicated employees. We are an independent company wholly owned by 45 of our principal engineers.We offer a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of our daily work. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.Discover an employer who takes care of its greatest asset: its employees!This hybrid position is available in all of our office locations in Canada.Automation Engineer, Edmonton, AB - Calgary, AB - Lethbridge, AB or Vancouver, BCResponsibilities and DutiesThe 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 needsDesign automated systems and select equipment (controls, instrumentation, motor controls, control panel design, etc.)Participate in system testing and commissioningManage factory automation projects: planning, supervision, change control,



and reporting on budget, schedule, and resources, manufacturers, and contractorsPrepare specifications, plans, and estimatesCollaborate with the interdisciplinary project teamFollow up with equipment suppliersBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in automated production engineering (APE), electrical engineering, or equivalent.Member of a Qualified Engineering Association in Alberta or British Columbia (EGBC or APEGA)5-6 years’ experience in the field of industrial automationKnowledge of Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens productsExperience in the food and/or pharmaceutical industry (an asset)Occasional visits to clientsPreferred QualificationsStrong leadership, relationship management, organizational planning and project management skills, in addition to technical knowledgeEntrepreneurial mindset and desire for business development.Programming PLCs and user interfacesAbility to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining resultsAbility to influence clients, suppliers and peers into adopting "best practices" in the engineering fieldExcellent communication skills - verbal, written, listening and interpersonal with the ability to

📌 Automation Engineer (Edmonton)
🏢 LAPORTE
📍 Edmonton