Senior Engineer, Automation and Control in Québec

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.

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 of installations standard.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• 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, including a strong understanding of PLC and HMI programming languages (Allen-Bradley, Ignition, Schneider, Wonderware, etc.).
• Good knowledge of industrial networks and Ethernet, as well as Windows environments and virtualization.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong autonomy, and the ability to prioritize and manage urgent matters.
• Bilingual (English/French), both spoken and written.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Willingness to travel across Canada (up to 50%).

As part of their duties, the position holder will be required to communicate and collaborate in English and French, both orally and in writing, with colleagues or other stakeholders located in Québec, elsewhere in Canada, or across North America.

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance.
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families.
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA.
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs.
• Organized activities for employees and their families.
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products.

Salary: $106,870 - $140,270. Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. We support employment equity and strive to embed diversity and inclusion in our operations. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.