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SENIOR AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

@ SOPREMA

Woodstock, Ontario

3+ ans d’expérience
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SOPREMA is hiring a Senior Automation Specialist at its Woodstock facility to lead automation, industrial vision and digital transformation across its North American bitumen operations. The role covers PLC and HMI programming, Industry 4.0 and AI projects, and frequent travel within Canada and the United States. The posting states a permanent role, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a salary of $110,000 to $125,000 to be discussed based on experience.

Responsabilités :

  • Lead automation, Industry 4.0 and AI projects across North American bitumen facilities
  • Program PLCs and human-machine interfaces
  • Develop and deploy automation solutions to improve OEE and process stability
  • Set automation standards, architectures and cybersecurity practices
  • Evaluate ROI of automation and digital transformation investments

Résumé des exigences :

  • Bachelor's degree in automated production or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 3 to 5 years of experience
  • In-depth knowledge of industrial computing, automation and electrical systems
  • Knowledge of TIA Portal, Control Expert, Citect and In-Sight 3D Suite
  • Bilingual French and English is an asset

Outils et compétences

Avantages mentionnés

Régime de retraiteCongés payés
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Date publiée par l’employeur
2026-06-21
Première détection par notre source
2026-10-13
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2026-10-13

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Détails du poste

NiveauSenior
DomaineGénie
Expérience3 an(s) et plus
Heures par semaine40
Horairejour
Déplacementsavion : modérés · route : modérés
Milieu de travailUsine, Bureau
PositionAssis et debout
Exigences physiquesphysique faible · ordinateur élevé
LanguesEnglish, French
FormationBaccalauréat (exigé)
Domaines d’étudesautomated production engineering, electrical engineering
Avantages mentionnésCongés payés généreux, Horaire flexible, Régime de retraite

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Description

JOB DETAILS

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in automated production engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent experience.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Permanent

WORK LOCATION

1620 Commerce Way, Woodstock

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

3 to 5 years

RATE

$110,000 - $125,000 - To be discussed based on experience

START DATE

As soon as possible

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

💊 Flexible benefit plan

💰 Competitive pension plan

🩺 Telemedicine service

🎄 Paid time off during the holidays

🍵 Friendly work environment

💃🏼 Profit-sharing

🏡 Work-life balance

🧠 Well-at-Work Certification – Level 3

🎳 Active social club



Reporting to the Operations Director – Bitumen, the Senior Automation Specialist is responsible for the development, reliability, standardization, and continuous improvement of automation systems across SOPREMA's North American bitumen operations.

The incumbent provides technical leadership for automation, industrial vision, digital transformation, and emerging technology initiatives. They support operations and industrial projects by developing and implementing innovative solutions that improve safety, productivity, quality, process stability, and operational efficiency.

The Senior Automation Specialist plays a key role in identifying and deploying future-oriented technologies, including Industry 4.0 solutions, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and smart manufacturing systems. They lead automation projects from concept to implementation while ensuring alignment with SOPREMA's operational and strategic objectives.

THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FOR YOU

  • Define and support the long-term automation and digital transformation roadmap for SOPREMA's bitumen operations.
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies capable of improving operational performance, reliability, product quality, safety, and cost competitiveness.
  • Lead automation, Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, machine vision, and digitalization projects across North American bitumen facilities.
  • Program PLCs and human-machine interfaces (HMIs).
  • Identify opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to optimize manufacturing processes, predictive maintenance, quality control, production planning, and operational decision-making.
  • Develop, test, and deploy innovative automation solutions that improve process stability, reduce variability, and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
  • Act as the technical leader for automation initiatives and provide expertise during capital projects, equipment modernization, and process improvement programs.
  • Establish and maintain automation standards, architectures, and best practices to ensure consistency, maintainability, scalability, and cybersecurity across all facilities.
  • Evaluate the business value and return on investment of automation and digital transformation projects and support investment decisions.
  • Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by introducing new technologies and sharing best practices throughout the organization.

THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Your Education :

  • Bachelor’s degree in automated production engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent experience.

Your Knowledge :

  • In-depth knowledge of industrial computing, automation, and electrical systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of industrial vision systems.
  • Proficiency in basic Windows applications.
  • Understanding of computer capabilities.
  • Understanding of the basic settings and capabilities of industrial equipment that can be connected to a computer network.
  • Knowledge of software such as In-Sight 3D Suite, Control Expert, TIA Portal, Citect, AutoCAD, and Vijeo Designer.
  • Bilingualism is an asset (French and English).

Your Skills And Attitudes :

  • Integrity, respect, and professionalism.
  • Autonomy and a strong sense of responsibility.
  • Teamwork and leadership.
  • A willingness to take on challenges.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Willingness to invest the time and effort required to carry out projects successfully.

Work Conditions :

  • Frequent travel within Canada and to the United States, including visits to SOPREMA facilities across North America.
  • Availability in accordance with the schedule established to respond to service calls.

Your Physical Requirements :

  • Work in an industrial environment. Exposure to varied work environments. Protective equipment is mandatory.
  • Vigilance, thorough knowledge of the facilities, and situational awareness combined with strong safety leadership are essential.


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