Saputo
Dairy
SeniorEngineer,AutomationandControl
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“Senior Engineer, Automation and Control at Saputo. Skills: Automation, Control systems, Electrical engineering, Project execution. Plan Capex projects. Manage Capex projects”
Industry & Context.
Travel across Canada is required based on project needs (approximately 50%), Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle, Willingness to travel across Canada (up to 50%)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automated Production Engineering, or other relevant training, Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), Minimum 10-15 years of relevant experience, Excellent knowledge of automation, Good knowledge of industrial networks and Ethernet, Good knowledge of Windows environments and virtualization, Knowledge of AutoCAD software, Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, Excellent interpersonal skills, Autonomy, Ability to prioritize and manage urgent matters, Bilingual (English/French), both spoken and written, Valid driver’s license, Access to a personal vehicle, Willingness to travel across Canada (up to 50%)
Nice to Have
understanding of PLC and HMI programming languages (Allen-Bradley, Ignition, Schneider, Wonderware, etc. )
What You'll Do.
Manage Capex projects
Support Canadian plants in Capex execution
Perform engineering and design work
Collaborate with process teams
Collaborate with building teams
Define technical specifications
Consolidate purchases
Prepare budget estimates
Produce technical documentation
Contribute to development of installations standard
Contribute to improvement of installations standard
Contribute to maintenance of installations standard
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with process and building teams; Work with the engineering department buyer; Collaborate with operations and maintenance; Work closely with Operational Technology (OT) teams; Work closely with Information Technology (IT) teams; Communicate and collaborate in English and French
Communication Scope
Bilingual (English/French), both spoken and written
Process & Methodology
Plan, manage, and support Canadian plants in the execution of Capex projects
Full Job Description
At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? **Overview of the role** Saputo Dairy Products Canada is seeking a **Senior Engineer, Automation and Control** to support industrial projects across its Canadian manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the **Director of Operational Technologies (OT)** , the role plays a key part in defining and implementing automation standards, supporting the Canadian engineering team, and planning, estimating, and executing capital projects (Capex), primarily related to automation. We are looking for a **highly motivated professional** with strong **leadership** , autonomy, and collaboration skills. Travel across Canada is required based on project needs (approximately 50%). **How you will make contributions that matter:** * Plan, manage, and support Canadian plants in the execution of Capex projects, mainly focused on automation; * Perform engineering and design work related to electrical power distribution, control systems, automation (programming), and instrumentation; * Collaborate with process and building teams in system design, control logic programming, and operator interface (HMI) development; * Work with the engineering department buyer to define technical specifications, review bids, select equipment, and consolidate purchases to optimize costs; * Prepare budget estimates in collaboration with operations and maintenance teams; * Produce technical documentation including electrical layouts, power and communication diagrams, cable routing drawings, and control logic diagrams; * Work closely with Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) teams, acting as the engineering representative; * Actively contribute to the development, improvement, and maintenance
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