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Laporte Consultants

Engineering design for pharma and agrifood

Senior Controls Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/20/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Rochester, NY, USA
HybridHybrid work arrangement; travel is anticipated at 20–40%, including site visits and commissioning trips.
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
  • At least 8 years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting-design environments, including experience commissioning systems; lead experience is preferred.
  • Proficiency in automation project tasks, including design, client coordination, and bid package preparation.
  • Skill in control panel and network design, instrument selection, and control system programming.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD for control panel design and electrical construction packages.
  • Familiarity or experience with electrical engineering construction packages, including single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and power plans.
  • Hands-on experience surveying existing control installations and preparing as-built system conditions.
  • Experience surveying and planning control systems projects without manager support.
  • Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation software, including Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 for PLC programming and FactoryTalk View ME / SE for HMI and SCADA development.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and support automation project design, developing specifications for control panels, networks, and software, primarily Allen-Bradley PLC/PACs and FactoryTalk View ME/SE HMI and SCADA.
  • Translate process or packaging applications into detailed construction packages for control panel designs and electrical installation scopes, including equipment arrangement drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and control panel drawings.
  • Mentor and supervise project team members to enhance team collaboration and project execution.
  • Provide lifecycle project support, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
  • Perform site surveys and provide hands-on support during installation, focusing on control system deployment.
  • Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards, including UL 508A and the National Electrical Code.
  • Travel for project requirements, typically including an initial site visit of 1–3 days and a return trip to lead commissioning that may take 1–4 weeks; overall travel is anticipated at 20–40%.
Desired Qualifications
  • Lead commissioning experience is preferred.

About the company

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Laporte Consultants

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Laporte Consultants is an engineering firm that designs process plants, buildings, and utilities for the Pharmaceutical, Agrifood, and Bioindustrial sectors. It carries out projects across multiple countries by coordinating client needs, regulatory requirements, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver complete engineering solutions from concept to implementation. It differentiates itself through a broad geographic footprint and deep sector experience, enabling long-term relationships with both local and international clients. Its goal is to provide reliable, integrated engineering services and become a trusted, ongoing partner for its clients.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • LAPORTE reports 480 employees and 25 offices, signaling continued demand and hiring.
  • 2026 job postings show active recruiting across Canada, the United States, and London.
  • Recent biomanufacturing wins in mRNA, cell therapy, and vaccines strengthen its pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid growth from 340 to 480 employees strains culture, onboarding, and quality control.
  • New London and international expansion increases coordination risk before 2026 project handovers.
  • Pharma consulting depends on client capex cycles; a major customer loss would hit revenue hard.

What makes Laporte Consultants unique

  • LAPORTE spans 25 offices across North America and Europe, serving regulated industries.
  • Its 480-person team specializes in process, building, and utility design for pharma.
  • Over 3,000 factory projects create deep execution credibility with global manufacturers.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Paid Vacation