Senior Automation Engineer
LAPORTE L.E.I. · London, Ontario, Canada; 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
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from LAPORTE L.E.I.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for LAPORTE L.E.I..
About this role
The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for project management, including planning, cost control, and scheduling, as well as designing, programming, and commissioning automated systems. The role involves defining customer needs, managing factory automation projects, collaborating with project teams, and preparing specifications and estimates. The candidate will also engage with equipment suppliers and participate in system testing.
- 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
- Ability to influence clients, suppliers and peers into adopting 'best practices'
- 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 figures provided
- The role requires occasional client visits in the Greater Toronto Area
- The position may involve travel to external manufacturing sites as needed
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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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