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Role: Senior Project Engineer, Manufacturing Capital Projects Location: Toronto, Ontario, on-site full-time Job Type: Contract; Up to 12 months (possibility of extension) Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Role Overview Cobotech Consulting supports large manufacturing and industrial clients with automation, controls, robotics, and project engineering solutions focused on practical execution, risk management, and measurable business impact.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer / Project Engineer to support capital projects for a major manufacturing client in the Toronto area. The role will focus on manufacturing project execution, equipment installation, commissioning, contractor coordination, and working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support capital project execution from scope development through design coordination, procurement, installation, commissioning, start-up, and handover
- Develop and review project requirements, schedules, cost estimates, scopes of work, URS documents, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Manage project scope, schedule, cost, risks, action items, and progress reporting
- Coordinate contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders across operations, maintenance, quality, safety, supply chain, and engineering
- Support site execution activities, including permits, safety coordination, installation planning, commissioning readiness, issue resolution, and operational handover
- Review and coordinate mechanical, electrical, automation, and process-related deliverables
- Ensure work aligns with safety, quality, GMP, food safety, and regulatory requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline
- 5+ years of project engineering or project management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Experience delivering capital projects involving equipment installation, commissioning, facility upgrades, process improvements, automation, electrical systems, mechanical systems, or utilities
- Familiarity with PLC/HMI platforms, automation systems, electrical systems, equipment maintenance, and engineering documentation
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Project or similar planning tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of Ontario Electrical Code / Canadian Electrical Code would be an asset
- Food manufacturing, CPG, GMP, or high-volume manufacturing experience would be considered a strong asset
More About the Opportunity This role offers strong exposure to practical industrial project execution, modern manufacturing initiatives, and the opportunity to work with an experienced team in a high-performing manufacturing environment. It is a good fit for someone who enjoys hands-on project delivery, site coordination, technical problem-solving, and seeing projects through from planning to commissioning.
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About Cobotech Consulting
Cobotech Consulting is an engineering-led automation and smart manufacturing consultancy supporting industrial organizations in defining and executing automation strategies — from early-stage planning through to deployment and operational integration.
We work at the intersection of engineering, operations, and technology, helping clients make informed investment decisions, reduce delivery risk, and realize measurable value from automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Our approach combines early-stage advisory with disciplined execution support, ensuring technology initiatives translate into real operational and business outcomes.
What we do:
- Automation strategy, readiness assessments, and roadmap development
- Robotics and automation feasibility, technology evaluation, and solution selection
- Capital project and automation delivery support (FEL 1–3, FEED, execution through commissioning)
- Smart manufacturing and digital transformation initiatives aligned with Industry 4.0 objectives
- Process optimization and modernization in complex brownfield environments
Industries we support:
- Energy, petrochemicals, and upstream operations
- Manufacturing (including automotive, food & beverage, and pharmaceuticals)
- Logistics and warehousing
We partner with owner-operators, EPCs, and technology providers to deliver practical, scalable automation solutions that improve safety, productivity, and long-term operational performance.
We also support organizations and development entities advancing industrial transformation initiatives and automation programs.
If you’re exploring automation strategy, modernization, or robotics initiatives, feel free to connect.
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Role: Senior Project Engineer, Manufacturing Capital Projects Location: Toronto, Ontario, on-site full-time Job Type: Contract; Up to 12 months (possibility of extension) Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Role Overview Cobotech Consulting supports large manufacturing and industrial clients with automation, controls, robotics, and project engineering solutions focused on practical execution, risk management, and measurable business impact.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer / Project Engineer to support capital projects for a major manufacturing client in the Toronto area. The role will focus on manufacturing project execution, equipment installation, commissioning, contractor coordination, and working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support capital project execution from scope development through design coordination, procurement, installation, commissioning, start-up, and handover
- Develop and review project requirements, schedules, cost estimates, scopes of work, URS documents, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Manage project scope, schedule, cost, risks, action items, and progress reporting
- Coordinate contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders across operations, maintenance, quality, safety, supply chain, and engineering
- Support site execution activities, including permits, safety coordination, installation planning, commissioning readiness, issue resolution, and operational handover
- Review and coordinate mechanical, electrical, automation, and process-related deliverables
- Ensure work aligns with safety, quality, GMP, food safety, and regulatory requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline
- 5+ years of project engineering or project management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Experience delivering capital projects involving equipment installation, commissioning, facility upgrades, process improvements, automation, electrical systems, mechanical systems, or utilities
- Familiarity with PLC/HMI platforms, automation systems, electrical systems, equipment maintenance, and engineering documentation
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Project or similar planning tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of Ontario Electrical Code / Canadian Electrical Code would be an asset
- Food manufacturing, CPG, GMP, or high-volume manufacturing experience would be considered a strong asset
More About the Opportunity This role offers strong exposure to practical industrial project execution, modern manufacturing initiatives, and the opportunity to work with an experienced team in a high-performing manufacturing environment. It is a good fit for someone who enjoys hands-on project delivery, site coordination, technical problem-solving, and seeing projects through from planning to commissioning.
Not the right fit? Search for Project Engineer jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Cobotech Consulting
Cobotech Consulting is an engineering-led automation and smart manufacturing consultancy supporting industrial organizations in defining and executing automation strategies — from early-stage planning through to deployment and operational integration.
We work at the intersection of engineering, operations, and technology, helping clients make informed investment decisions, reduce delivery risk, and realize measurable value from automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Our approach combines early-stage advisory with disciplined execution support, ensuring technology initiatives translate into real operational and business outcomes.
What we do:
- Automation strategy, readiness assessments, and roadmap development
- Robotics and automation feasibility, technology evaluation, and solution selection
- Capital project and automation delivery support (FEL 1–3, FEED, execution through commissioning)
- Smart manufacturing and digital transformation initiatives aligned with Industry 4.0 objectives
- Process optimization and modernization in complex brownfield environments
Industries we support:
- Energy, petrochemicals, and upstream operations
- Manufacturing (including automotive, food & beverage, and pharmaceuticals)
- Logistics and warehousing
We partner with owner-operators, EPCs, and technology providers to deliver practical, scalable automation solutions that improve safety, productivity, and long-term operational performance.
We also support organizations and development entities advancing industrial transformation initiatives and automation programs.
If you’re exploring automation strategy, modernization, or robotics initiatives, feel free to connect.