Lead automation project delivery with LAPORTE across Canada, combining planning, schedule control, and system commissioning in a hybrid engineering position. As an Automation Engineer, you will manage factory automation projects from customer needs through testing and commissioning. LAPORTE serves pharmaceutical, food and beverage, industrial biotechnology, and industrial manufacturing sectors. The work requires equipment selection, technical documentation, supplier follow-up, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and supervise factory automation projects Control project costs, schedules, resources, and changes Select automation equipment and prepare design documentation Coordinate manufacturers, contractors, suppliers,
and project teams Support testing, commissioning, estimates, and reporting
Requirements:
Five to six years in industrial automation Degree in automated production or electrical engineering Membership with EGBC or APEGA Knowledge of Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens Solid leadership, organization, communication, and project management skills Use technical knowledge and independent judgment to deliver controlled automation projects for LAPORTE clients across Canadian offices.