Full-Time
Intermediate Controls Engineer
Laporte Consultants
201-500 employees
Engineering design for pharma and agrifood
No salary listed
Rochester, NY, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid role; on-site presence in Rochester, NY required; travel 20-40%.
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- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- 2-6 years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting-design environments including experience commissioning systems, preferably as a lead.
- Proficient in automation project tasks including design, client coordination, and bid package preparation.
- Skilled in control panel and network design, instrument selection, and control system programming.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD for control panel design and electrical construction packages.
- Familiarity / Experience with electrical engineering construction packages – single line diagrams, panel schedules, power plans, etc.
- Hands-on experience surveying existing control installations and preparing as-built conditions of systems.
- Experience surveying and planning control systems projects without support of a manager.
- Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation software—Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 for PLC programming and FactoryTalk View ME / SE for HMI and SCADA development.
- Lead and support the design of automation projects, 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. Construction packages typical include equipment arrangement drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, control panel drawings, etc.
- Mentor and supervise project team members, enhancing team collaboration and project execution.
- Provide comprehensive lifecycle support for projects, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
- Perform site surveys and offer hands-on support during installation, focusing on control system deployment.
- Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant codes (UL508A, NEC) and standards.
- Engage in diverse projects, enhancing your engineering and project management skills.
- Travel expectations are dependent on specific project requirements by typically require 1-3 days for an initial site visit and then a return trip to lead commissioning efforts which may take 1-4 weeks. Overall travel is anticipated to be 20-40%.
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 executed multiple bioindustrial projects via subsidiary IPSB in 2023, highlighting specialized industrial biotech capabilities.
- Its new website launched in 2022 enhances client engagement with responsive design and reflects brand leadership.
- Laporte specializes in process, building, and utility design for pharmaceutical, agrifood, and bioindustrial industries globally.
What critics are saying
- PTAG aggressively expanded its footprint in 2025, causing Laporte to lose two major bids due to lower pricing.
- Cheme Engineering secured a €12M contract in late 2025, reducing project timelines by 30% and undermining Laporte's value.
- Laporte faced a $2.3M regulatory penalty in March 2026 for inadequate sterile validation, leading to three client suspensions.
What makes Laporte Consultants unique
- Laporte delivers high-impact biomanufacturing projects like a 93,000 sq ft immunoglobulin facility expansion in 2024.
- The firm maintains 20-year client relationships with major pharmaceutical companies, confirming its role as a trusted partner.
- Laporte operates 25 offices across North America and Europe with 480 employees, enabling scalable global support.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Vacation