Automation Designer II - Systems Engineering

ATS Corporation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Corporation is seeking an Automation Designer II in Systems Engineering to join their Life Sciences team. This entry-level role involves supporting machine design, leading technical challenges, and developing automation solutions in a dynamic and innovative environment. Candidates with a strong engineering background and a passion for automation are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary Engineering degree preferred; Master's is an asset.
• Experience with automation, motion controls, robotics, vision systems is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support machine design and integration by learning customer processes.
• Travel to support sales and system testing as necessary.
• Lead automation concept development and define engineering documents.

Skills

Problem Solving

Statistical Analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary Engineering degree in Systems, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Physics, Software

Master’s degree

Job description

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The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences . We set trends!

Are you interested in making a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team, a division of ATS Corporation, a global enterprise dedicated to advancing factory automation solutions, especially in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors. We help improve lives worldwide by designing, building, and servicing critical automated solutions for life sciences companies where precision is paramount.

Job Description

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Learn customer processes and become a local expert to support machine design and integration, ensuring specifications are met.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support sales, system testing, and equipment acceptance.
• Assist in proposal preparation, including responding to customer specifications, analyses, and budgeting.
• Identify high-risk system elements and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support or lead automation concept development to meet functional and critical requirements.
• Create models or conduct experiments to validate designs.
• Perform hands-on testing to mitigate technical risks.
• Define and document automation requirements, specifications, and engineering documents.
• Lead complex technical challenges and develop recommended solutions.
• Drive performance improvements through root cause analysis and data analysis.

Systems engineering tasks include analysis and design support for system accuracy, cycle-time, vibration, hazards, thermal analysis, metrology, kinematics, reliability, simulations, testing, statistical analysis, and FMEA. Lead or participate in design reviews and coordinate with suppliers.

Innovation and technology assessment responsibilities include design, development, testing, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education : Post-secondary Engineering degree in Systems, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Physics, Software, or equivalent. Master’s preferred.

Experience : Experience with automation, motion controls, robotics, vision systems, R&D, testing, simulations, problem solving, and statistical analysis is preferred. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Even if you do not meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us : We value our people, focus on meaningful work that improves lives, foster innovation, support growth and development, and offer competitive rewards. We celebrate diversity and are committed to accessibility and accommodations.

• Seniority level : Entry level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Design, Art / Creative, IT
• Industry : Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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