POSITION DESCRIPTION

FOP CONSULTANTS is looking for Automation Engineers at the senior level motivated to deliver on mandates for its clients in the agri-food sector. The mandate is to design and maintain the automated systems of processing and packaging lines and to integrate traceability and data collection, resolve control problems and ensure machine safety. The senior scope is further to define the automation architecture and site standards and to mentor intermediate consultants and review their deliverables.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design, program and commission PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.
- Automate processing, packaging and palletizing lines.
- Integrate batch traceability and production data collection (MES).
- Diagnose and resolve control and instrumentation problems.
- Manage program changes, backups and versions.
- Ensure machine safety (CSA Z432) and industrial cybersecurity.
- Document programs and train operators and technicians.
- Define the automation architecture and site standards.
- Mentor intermediate consultants and review their deliverables.
- Arbitrate vendor and integrator selection.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (automated production, automation, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, robotics) or any other related discipline.
- Minimum ten (10) years of industry experience.
- Eight (08) to fifteen (15)



years of experience as a Automation Engineer.
- Sector standards: HACCP, SFCR (CFIA), SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000.
- Tools and systems: MS Office suite, Rockwell, Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, MS Project.
- Hold one of the following certifications: ISA-88, ISA-95.
- The following are considered assets: membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), PMP, GAMP 5, Rockwell or Siemens certification.
- Experience in Canadian public or private organizations.
- Language: French and English

WORK MODE

- Remote, Hybrid, In office

WHAT WE OFFER

At FOP CONSULTANTS, we invest in the success and well-being of our experts. By joining our team, you benefit from an environment designed to support your performance and respect your work-life balance, including:

- Competitive compensation that reflects your expertise;
- Complete protection through our group insurance plans;
- Professional liability insurance so you can practise with confidence;
- Remote-work flexibility, based on client needs;
- 3 weeks of vacation to recharge;
- 3 paid sick days, to take care of yourself;
- A monthly allowance for your transportation costs;
- Real opportunities for advancement within the organization;
- Ongoing access to training to grow your skills.

📌 Automation Engineers (Sr.) (Quebec City)
🏢 FOP Experts Conseils
📍 Quebec City