Manufacturing Technician – Industrial Engineering

About the role

LAPORTE is seeking a Manufacturing Technician specialized in industrial engineering to join its Vancouver office. You will work under licensed professional engineers, creating mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and process‑piping designs for pharmaceutical and food‑and‑beverage projects.

Key responsibilities

• Design mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and process piping systems under supervision.
• Develop coordinated 3D models and drawings using Plant 3D, Revit, and AutoCAD.
• 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 and revision control.
• Apply constructability, maintainability, and installation considerations throughout the design process.
• Participate in client coordination, site surveys, and construction follow‑ups.
• Collaborate with mechanical, process, electrical, instrumentation, and structural disciplines.

Required profile

• Technologist degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Systems, Industrial Design, or related field.
• Minimum 24 months of experience in mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and piping design within pharmaceutical or food‑and‑beverage industries.
• At least 24 months of hands‑on experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and Plant 3D.
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Required skills

• Plant 3D
• Revit
• AutoCAD

What we offer

• Opportunities for rapid career growth.
• 40‑hour work week with a supportive, empowerment‑focused environment.
• Group health insurance (medical, dental, vision) from day one.
• Life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program and 3 weeks of vacation plus holiday leave.
• Employer‑contributed RRSP at 4% and reimbursement of professional memberships and public transportation.