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Laporte Consultants

Engineering design for pharma and agrifood

Automation Engineer - Industrial Networking

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, software engineering, computer science, or an equivalent field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in industrial networking and server virtualization in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of network architectures, structured cabling and Ethernet, and virtualization technologies such as VMware.
  • Experience with SQL Server and reporting tools such as SSRS.
  • Good knowledge of the Windows operating system for workstations and servers.

Responsibilities

  • Design networking and computing solutions that meet client needs and constraints in collaboration with the automation team.
  • Develop network and industrial control architectures, including structured cabling and virtualization of servers and applications in manufacturing environments.
  • Prepare engineering deliverables, including architecture diagrams, IP addressing plans, physical and logical topologies, technical specifications, and equipment lists.
  • Select, configure, and deploy network, server, and database solutions at client sites.
  • Apply cybersecurity standards when designing and upgrading control networks.
  • Write test protocols and ensure that required tests are rigorously performed and documented.
  • Participate in commissioning automated systems and provide client support and training as needed.
  • Contribute to automation projects as the industrial networking and computing resource for clients, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
  • An industrial cybersecurity certification, such as ISA/IEC 62443.
  • Experience with IIoT, deployment of cloud solutions such as MS Azure IoT, or knowledge of data analytics.
  • Knowledge of historian systems such as OSIsoft PI.
  • Experience with PLCs, HMI/SCADA, MES systems, or other automation technologies.
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or food-processing industries.

About the Company

Laporte Consultants

Engineering design for pharma and agrifood

Laporte Consultants is an engineering firm with more than 340 employees that specializes in process, building, and utility design for the Pharmaceutical, Agrifood, and Bioindustrial sectors. It serves clients globally with offices in Canada, the United States, France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Belgium, emphasizing long-term relationships as a preferred partner. The company delivers engineering services across project lifecycles—from understanding client needs and regulatory requirements to designing, coordinating, implementing, and supporting process systems, facilities, and utilities with multidisciplinary teams. Its broad geographic reach combined with sector-specific expertise helps it stay aligned with client goals and become a trusted, ongoing collaborator.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1999

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