--- title: 'Controls Engineer - Systems Integration at LAPORTE L.C.C.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/controls-engineer-systems-integration-laporte-l-c-c-detroit-13pmxanfgxg2' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Controls Engineer - Systems Integration at LAPORTE L.C.C. - **Company:** LAPORTE L.C.C. - **Location:** Detroit, MI - **Posted:** 2026-05-18 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/laporteusa/jobs/5223630008 ## Job description Controls Engineer - Systems Integration (Intermediate) Location: Detroit, Michigan Employment Type: Full-Time ## About Us Are you ready to take the next step in your career? LAPORTE, a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience and a strong presence across North America and Europe, is seeking an Intermediate Controls Engineer to join our growing team. With 25 offices and over 480 employees worldwide, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. At LAPORTE, we offer: - Competitive Salary - Comprehensive Benefits - Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO) - A Flexible Work Environment that values work-life balance - Opportunities for Professional Growth Join us and become part of a supportive, collaborative team that encourages creativity and efficiency every day. ## Key Responsibilities As a Controls Engineer, you will support controls and automation projects across a variety of industries. - Programming of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems for continuous, discrete and batch processes. - Industrial network specification and design (Ethernet, Modbus, IO-Link, etc.). - Collaboration with other disciplines (Process Design, Electrical Design) to identify control system specifications. - Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and other process design documentation to assist in control system specifications. - Generate and maintain necessary documentation, including I/O Lists, Process Narratives, Functional Design Specifications, Commissioning Forms, etc., dependent upon customer requirements. - Provide commissioning and startup services. - Electrical troubleshooting and ability to commission and configure a wide range of control equipment (VFDs, transmitters, etc.). - Assist in control panel design and equipment specification, ensuring compliance with applicable codes (NEC, UL508A) and standards. ## Qualifications Education: - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or Chemical Engineering required. Experience: - Minimum of 2 years in an industrial controls (end-user or OEM), or system integration/consulting role as a controls engineer. Technical Expertise: - Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC’s, HMI’s and programming software required Desired Technical Expertise: - Experience in any of the following HMI/SCADA software is desirable: Inductive Automaton Ignition, AVEVA Wonderware, GE iFix - Experience with Siemens SIMATIC controllers and STEP 7 programming software - Experience in the use and configuration of historians (FactoryTalk Historian, OSISoft PI) - Experience with OPC Servers (Kepware, Matrikon), Databases (SQL) - Proficiency in managing tasks within integration projects, including client coordination, system design, and deliverable preparation. - Proficiency in control panel design, network design, and component selection Additional Skills: - Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Why Join LAPORTE? At LAPORTE, we are passionate about engineering excellence and innovation in automation systems. Our team thrives on collaboration while maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance. If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where your expertise will make a difference in cutting-edge industries like pharmaceuticals and food & beverage manufacturing—this is the opportunity for you! Apply Today! We’re excited to meet you! Submit your application today to join the LAPORTE team and help shape the future of automation engineering solutions in our industries. Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you! The LAPORTE team ## About LAPORTE L.C.C. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: LAPORTE provides high-value consulting engineering services specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech, and industrial plants. - **Entity Type**: Private (100% owned by its directors/shareholders, no external venture capital) - **Headquarters**: Montreal, Canada (Corporate HQ); Philadelphia, USA (Subsidiary HQ for LAPORTE L.C.C.) - **Founded**: 1999 - **Founders**: Daniel Laporte (President-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Pharmaceutical, Agrifood (Food & Beverage), Industrial Biotechnology, and Industrial Manufacturing - **Target customers**: B2B only — major pharmaceutical companies, food and beverage producers, and industrial biotech firms (over 300 loyal clients, some for 20+ years) - **Services**: Process engineering, mechanical engineering, automation, validation, filling and packaging, electrical engineering, and project management for plant construction and renovation - **Mission**: To offer high-value engineering services and become a leader in engineering for pharmaceutical, agrifood, and bioindustrial plants. ## Products & Services LAPORTE is a service-based engineering consultancy. Its primary offerings include: - **Plant Engineering & Design**: Full-service design of new factories and renovations across pharma, food, and industrial biotech sectors. - **Process Engineering**: Development and optimization of manufacturing processes. - **Automation & Validation**: Control system design, programming, and regulatory compliance (GxP, etc.). - **Filling & Packaging**: Engineering for aseptic filling lines and packaging systems. - **Project & Construction Management**: Oversight from conceptual design through commissioning and start-up. - **Machine Safety Engineering**: Risk assessments and safety system design. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: **480+ employees** (as of 2024-2025), up from ~450 in 2023 — representing strong organic growth - **Revenue**: Not publicly disclosed (private company). However, with 480+ engineers and consultants working on multi-year plant projects, estimated annual revenue is in the **$70M–$120M range** (based on industry benchmarks for mid-sized engineering firms). - **Notable Clients**: Has worked with Molson (first food & beverage project), Lallemand (first European project), and major pharmaceutical and food & beverage companies for over 20 years. - **Geographic Reach**: **26 offices** across North America and Europe (Canada, USA, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Mexico, Tunisia). Subsidiaries: LAPORTE Consultants Corp. (USA), LAPORTE Euro (France), IPSB (France). - **Growth Signals**: 25th anniversary in 2024; grew from 330 to 480+ employees in recent years; opened offices in Belgium, Switzerland, and Lethbridge (Canada); acquisition of IPSB (40 employees) in France. ## Competitive Advantages - **Founder-Led & 100% Employee/Director Owned**: No external investors means long-term strategic focus and autonomy. Shareholders are active directors and employees, ensuring alignment of incentives. - **Deep Niche Specialization**: Focused exclusively on pharmaceutical, agrifood, and industrial biotech plant engineering — a high-barrier, high-compliance sector where trust and experience matter enormously. - **Long-Term Client Relationships**: Some clients for 20+ years and 3,000+ factory projects completed — demonstrating reliability and repeat business. - **Independent & Conflict-Free**: The company explicitly states it receives no rebates or commissions from contractors, allowing impartial client advocacy. - **Multi-Regional Presence**: Offices in North America and Europe provide a broad talent pool and the ability to serve global clients on both continents. ## Strategic Focus - **Continued Geographic Expansion**: Recent openings in Belgium, Switzerland, and acquisition in France show a clear European growth strategy. - **Talent Development & Succession**: A formal plan to integrate younger shareholders (4 junior shareholders added recently) and maintain a 100% director-owned structure ensures long-term sustainability. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: A stated focus on increasing female representation in engineering (already over one-third female in a traditionally male-dominated field). - **Sustainability & CSR**: Published a Corporate Social Responsibility report focused on governance, environment, diversity, health & safety, and ethics. Active carbon footprint measurement. ## Why Work Here - **Meaningful Work**: Engineers see their projects produce actual food, drugs, and essential goods that benefit society. - **Work-Life Balance**: Remote work, flexible hours, and personal leave available from the first year. - **Generous Benefits**: Health coverage, retirement plans, and vacation time adapted to each region. - **Career Development**: Consulting roles, project leadership, and specialization in high-growth regulated industries. Mentorship culture is emphasized. - **Diverse & Inclusive**: Strong female presence in engineering ranks; equal opportunity employer with employees from many nationalities. - **Global Mobility**: Opportunities across 26 offices in North America and Europe; ability to work on international projects. - **Stability & Growth**: Privately owned, debt-free, and consistently growing for 25+ years — a stable environment compared to VC-backed startups. - **Fun & Community**: Company sponsors social initiatives, charitable involvement, and team-building events. ## Sources 1. [laporteconsultants.com](https://laporteconsultants.com/en/about-us/) 2. [laporteconsultants.com](https://laporteconsultants.com/en/) 3. [laporteconsultants.com](https://laporteconsultants.com/en/careers/) 4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/laporteusa) 5. 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