Posted 36 months ago
Engineer/Project Manager, automation.
@ FOP Consultants
Quebec
Overview
FOP Consultants is hiring an automation engineer and project manager to serve clients in the Agri-Food sector. The role manages industrial equipment and system automation projects, writes specifications and quotes, programs control systems and resolves field problems. The posting offers full-time or temporary work, competitive wages, group and professional insurance, three weeks of vacation and remote work depending on client needs.
Responsibilities:
- Gérer les projets d'automatisation d'équipements industriels et d'automates programmables
- Rédiger les devis, spécifications et sélectionner les équipements
- Programmer les systèmes de contrôle et les interfaces homme-machine (SCADA, PLC, HMI)
- Effectuer des analyses de risques et planifier les travaux selon les budgets et échéanciers
Requirements summary:
- Baccalauréat ou maîtrise en génie (automatisation, électrique, mécanique, mécatronique, robotique)
- De 1 à 10 ans d'expérience en industrie, idéalement agroalimentaire ou pharmaceutique
- Expérience en gestion de projets d'automatisation et en programmation d'automates et de systèmes de contrôle
- Connaissance des normes CFIA, Santé Canada, FDA, du SQF et de la méthode HACCP
- Bonnes compétences en communication écrite et orale en français et en anglais
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- Employer posting date
- 2023-11-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | PMP |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Automated production, Automation, Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Transit support |
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FOP Consultants
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 76 |
Brief description of the position :
In order to meet the needs of its clients in the Agri–Food sector, FOP CONSULTANTS is looking for engineer/ project manager automation consultants motivated to carry out mandates. The main missions would be to manage equipment and system automation projects, write specifications and quotes, program control systems and solve problems encountered.
Main responsibilities :
Without limitation, the main tasks involve:
- Manage projects related to the automation of industrial equipment and PLCs;
- Coordinate or participate in the development of automation, instrumentation, and control system plans;
- Write specifications, data sheets and select equipment;
- Participate in the development of specifications, technical specifications and functional analyses;
- Participate in the installation and programming of control systems and person-machine interfaces (SCADA, PLC, HMI, etc.);
- Perform risk analyzes to identify issues, remedy them and put in place preventive action plans;
- Support the production and maintenance teams as needed;
- Plan the work and ensure compliance with deadlines and budget;
- Participate in weekly meetings in order to follow the progress of the work;
- Provide solutions to problems encountered and perform all tasks applicable to the mandate.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (automated production, automation, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, robotics) or any other related discipline;
- Certificate, diploma, or certificate (PMP) in project management (an asset);
- 1 (one) to 10 (ten) years of experience in industry, preferably in the food, (bio)pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemical, automated industry;
- Experience in automation project management;
- Experience in programming industrial automatons and control systems (SCADA, PLC, etc.);
- Knowledge of programming languages (Java, Python, etc.), an asset;
- Knowledge of regulations (CFIA, Health Canada, FDA);
- Knowledge of the SQF food safety system as well as the HACCP methodology;
- Excellent skills in MS Office Suite;
- Good communication and writing skills in French and English;
- Mobility (an asset).
Personal skills :
- Leadership;
- Rigor et discipline;
- (Organize), able to manage several projects;
- Analytical and critical mindset;
- Perseverance;
- Humility.
What we offer :
In order to allow the full development of our team members, FOP CONSULTANTS guarantee the support and comfort necessary for the achievement of their mandate. The main advantages offered are as follows:
- Competitive wages;
- Group insurance;
- Professional insurance;
- Remote work, according to the customer needs;
- Vacations: 3 weeks;
- Paid sick leave: 3 days;
- Monthly transportation fees;
- Career advancement opportunity;
- Continuing education.
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