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Senior Automation Engineer

LAPORTE L.E.I. · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted 6 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
6 days
LAPORTE L.E.I.'s roles stay open a median of 28 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of LAPORTE L.E.I.'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at LAPORTE L.E.I.
moderate
7 stale, 0 reposted of 23 open
Hiring momentum
30 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for managing projects related to the design, programming, and commissioning of automated systems within various industries, particularly food and pharmaceuticals. Daily tasks include defining customer needs, selecting equipment, programming PLCs, and overseeing factory automation projects while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and suppliers.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in automated production engineering (APE), electrical engineering, or equivalent
  • Member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
  • 10-12 years’ experience in the field of industrial automation
  • Knowledge of Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens products
  • Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical industry

Nice to have

  • Strong leadership, relationship management, organizational planning and project management skills
  • 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

What you get

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards
  • Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare)
  • Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%
  • Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office
  • A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth
  • Mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary figure listed
  • The role requires significant experience (10-12 years) which may limit entry-level candidates
  • Occasional client visits may be required, indicating some travel expectations

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Listed by LAPORTE L.E.I. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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