Automation Designer II - Systems Engineering

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the Life Sciences sector as a Systems Engineer. You will support the design and integration of automation solutions, ensuring specifications are met. This role involves travel, hands-on testing, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to innovate and improve processes. The company values diversity, internal growth, and offers competitive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals eager to make a difference.

Benefits

Competitive starting salaries

Paid vacation

Employee Incentive Bonus program

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

5% RRSP matching program

Optional Employee Share Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prior experience with automation, motion controls, robotics, vision systems.
• Hands-on experience with automated systems or machine tools.

Responsibilities

• Support design and integration of machines to meet specifications.
• Lead development of automation concepts for critical processes.
• Conduct hands-on testing to mitigate technical risks.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering degree in Systems, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Physics, Software

Job description

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ATS Company: ATS Corporation

Requisition ID: 14968

Location:

Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Date: May 16, 2025

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Job Description

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for learning a customer process and becoming the local expert, to support the design and integration of the machine once it is built, ensuring that all specifications are achieved.
• International and domestic travel to supplier and customer facilities to support sales discussions, system testing, and 3rd party equipment buy off (as needed by the business).
• Assist in proposal preparation activities, including but not limited to responding to customer specification documents, preparation of analyses and supporting documentation, and estimating budgets.
• Identify potentially high-risk elements of the system and develop and lead a mitigation strategy.
• Support or lead development of automation concepts, including those for critical processes and systems to ensure that functional and critical requirements will be met.
• Create models or conducts experiments to validate design outputs and assumptions.
• Perform hands-on testing of designed apparatus to mitigate technical risks (proof of principle and engineering studies).
• Responsible for defining and documenting the automated process requirements and equipment specifications, and engineering documents such as: Concept Technical Risk Assessment, FMEA and Vendor Technical Specifications, Functional Specification, Acceptance Test Plans.
• Lead complex technical challenges; develop, communicate, and lead recommended path forward.
• Drive and verify machine performance improvements through by identifying and executing the appropriate path forward, including conducting root cause analysis, Gage R&R studies, DOE, challenge tests or analysis of machine data.

Responsible for systems engineering tasks, including analysis and design support of all aspects of a machine, including but not limited to identification, planning, and execution of:

• System accuracy
• Cycle-time
• Vibration
• Thermal analysis
• Metrology/Instrumentation
• Kinematics
• Simulations
• Testing
• Statistical analysis
• Failure Mode Effect & Analysis
• Lead or participate in design and concept reviews with customers, vendors, and internal design/engineering groups.
• Coordinate project activities with suppliers of third-party equipment, including writing technical specifications, conducting the acceptance tests and approval of the equipment.

Identify and develop innovation ideas and support or lead technology innovations and assessments, including but not limited to:

• Assist in the design, development and testing.
• Identifying and define development activities and responsibilities.
• Initiate, maintain, and lead the risk assessment and mitigation plan.
• Reviewing and updating the plans and budgets as design and development evolves.
• Demonstrate a Continuous Improvement mentality and show initiative in driving improvements to the Systems Design processes and increase the overall capability and performance of the department.
• Ensure that design requirements are clearly defined, appropriate, documented, reviewed and approved.

Qualifications

Education:

A post-secondary Engineering degree in Systems, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Physics, Software, or equivalent. Master’s degree is an asset.

Experience:

Prior experience with automation, motion controls, robotics, vision systems, engineering research and development or testing, hands-on experience with automated systems or machine tools, simulations and modeling, structured problem solving, and statistical analysis is an asset. Good written and oral communication skills and an ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team are essential.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary