# Automation Engineer at LAPORTE L.E.I.

Automation Engineer at LAPORTE L.E.I. in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Hybrid. Posted October 8, 2026.

- Company: LAPORTE L.E.I.
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Experience: 5+ years
- Posted: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/englishcanada/jobs/5447563008
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/automation-engineer-laporte-lei-b16tw8

## Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in automated production engineering (APE), electrical engineering, or equivalent.
- Member of a Professional Engineering Association in Alberta or British Columbia (EGBC or APEGA)
- 5-6 years’ experience in the field of industrial automation
- Knowledge of Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens products
- Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical industry (an asset)
- Occasional visits to clients

## Description

**LAPORTE** is a consulting engineering firm offering a high value-added engineering services to pharmaceutical, agri-food, industrial and industrial biotech factories. The company now has 30 agencies across North America and Europe, and has more than 500 passionate engineering employees.
**This hybrid position is available in all of our office locations in Canada.Automation Engineer, Vancouver, BC - Calgary, AB - Edmonton, AB **or **Lethbridge, ABResponsibilities and Duties:**

The 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 needs

- Design automated systems and select equipment (controls, instrumentation, motor controls, control panel design, etc.)

- Participate in system testing and commissioning

- Manage factory automation projects: planning, supervision, change control, and reporting on budget, schedule, and resources, manufacturers, and contractors

- Prepare specifications, plans, and estimates

- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary project team

- Follow up with equipment suppliers

**Basic Qualifications**

- Bachelor's degree in automated production engineering (APE), electrical engineering, or equivalent.

- Member of a Professional Engineering Association in Alberta or British Columbia (EGBC or APEGA)

- 5-6 years’ experiencein the field of industrial automation

- Knowledge of Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens products

- Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical industry (an asset)

- Occasional visits to clients

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Strong leadership, relationship management, organizational planning and project management skills, in addition to technical knowledge

- Entrepreneurial mindset and desire for business development.

- Programming PLCs and user interfaces

- 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 with the ability to transfer knowledge to others

- Capability to engage and energize others to reach their fullest potential and performance

- Have flexibility to travel to external manufacturing sites as needed

**Benefits – What We Have to Offer:**

- **Competitive Salary:** Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;

- **Health and Wellness Programs:** Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare);

- **Retirement Plans:** Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;

- **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;

- **Professional Development:** A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth. Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., APEGA, APEGS, EGBC, etc…) covered by the company;

- **Career Advancement Opportunities:** Mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities, etc.;

- **Work-Life Balance:** 3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. 1 week of Personal/Sick leave ;

- **Inclusive Culture:** A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities;

- **Team-Building Activities:** Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops;

- **Other Benefits:** Public transport and telephone reimbursement

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Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

The LAPORTE team