Manufacturing technician - industrial engineering

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LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm focused on pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech and industrial plant processes, and this Vancouver onsite full time Manufacturing Technician - Industrial Engineering role offers autonomy, collaboration and professional growth. You’ll design mechanical, HVAC, plumbing and process piping under licensed engineers, develop coordinated 3D models with Plant 3D, Revit and AutoCAD, and prepare piping layouts, isometrics and specifications while supporting revisions and client coordination. Requirements include a technologist degree and at least two years of experience in pharma or Food & Beverage piping design, plus proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Plant 3D, strong English and teamwork. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight piping design and 3D projects, include site survey experience, and demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, and a clear fit with a culture that prizes balance, growth and empowerment; salary 35 to 37 per hour, 40 hours, benefits from day one.

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech and industrial plant processes, which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

We offer a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of our daily work. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

Discover an employer who takes care of its greatest asset: its employees!

This position is offered in Vancouver.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Design mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and process piping systems under the supervision of licensed professional engineers.
• Develop coordinated 3D models and drawings using appropriate design tools such as Plant 3D, Revit, and AutoCAD, based on project needs.
• Prepare piping layouts, isometrics, orthographic drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and material take-offs.
• Support piping reroutes, tie-ins, and design revisions while maintaining drawing accuracy, coordination, and revision control.
• Apply constructability, maintainability, and installation considerations throughout the design process.
• Participate in client coordination.
• Conduct site surveys and construction follow-ups.
• Collaborate with mechanical, process, electrical, instrumentation, and structural disciplines.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Technologist Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Systems, Industrial Design, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 24 months of experience in the mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and piping system design in the pharmaceutical and Food & Beverage industries;
• Minimum of 24 months of experience with industry-standard design and drafting tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Plant 3D.
• Specialized in piping and mechanical building design;
• Sense of initiative and attention to detail;
• Excellent communication skills in English;
• Strong ability to work in a team environment.

What we Offer:

• Opportunities for rapid career growth;
• Working 40 hours per week;
• A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth;
• Group health insurance with coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision);
• Life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), short and long-term disability programs;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• 3 weeks of regular vacation starting upon hiring;
• 1 week of paid vacation during the End-Of-Year holidays;
• 5 days of personal/sick leave;
• Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees;
• Reimbursement of public transportation costs;
• A dynamic and non-conformist work environment that values work-life balance and promotes efficiency in daily tasks.

The salary offered is between 35$/h and 37$/h.

Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

The LAPORTE team