Automation Engineer (Saint-Laurent) (Orléans)

Overview

Agropur is looking for an automation engineer to join its team in St‑Laurent. Reporting to the maintenance manager, the automation engineer will maintain, design, implement, and optimize the factory’s automated systems to support production line efficiency, hygiene compliance, and equipment reliability in a regulated dairy environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve failures in automated systems to minimize production downtime and ensure operational continuity.
• Ensure compliance with electrical installation standards for the site.
• Maintain, design, program, and optimize PLCs and SCADA systems on process, packaging, and filling lines.
• Lead continuous improvement projects in automation (Lean, Kaizen) with production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Manage CAPEX automation projects in collaboration with the site project manager.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including electrical schematics and change logs.
• Evaluate and select suppliers of equipment and components.
• Occasionally supervise subcontractors’ work on projects.
• Train production and maintenance staff on automated equipment.
• Serve a two‑week on‑call period every four weeks, responsible for 24/7 emergency calls regarding automation and control systems for the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field.
• Member of the OIQ.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial automation.
• Proficiency with PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens), SCADA (Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Aveva/Wonderware), and robotics (FANUC, ABB, Kuka).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English; English is required for collaboration with colleagues from other Canadian provinces.
• Knowledge of French required for positions in Quebec.

Benefits

• Vacation entitlement based on years of service.
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunities to invest in career development.
• Pension plan with employer contributions.

Salary Scale 005: $84,600 to $105,800, determined by academic background, experience, training, and competencies.

EEO Statement

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.