Control Systems Hardware Design

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

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in the Region of Waterloo, Cambridge seeks an Electrical Controls Designer to join their team. You will play a key role in designing control systems for automated solutions. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary diploma or degree in electronics and three years of relevant experience. A working knowledge of AutoCAD and strong problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in electrical control systems design, preferably in industrial automation.
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design complete controls solutions and electrical design packages.
• Collaborate with mechanical designers for safe and reliable control system design.
• Ensure adherence to labour and material budgets.
• Provide customers with project-specific training.

Skills

Electrical control systems design

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Ability to comply with safety standards

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary technology diploma or engineering degree in electronics, electrical or controls technology

Job description

Job Description

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

Responsibilities

• Produces complete controls solutions and electrical design packages based on customer specifications and standardized design practices used at ATS.
• Work with mechanical designers during mechanical design process to design a control system that will enable the machine to perform its intended function safely and reliably.
• Formulate and produce complete electrical design package, which includes detailed schematics, cable routing diagrams, panel layouts, bills of materials and material requisition forms, based on ATS standard specifications and the customers’ requirements.
• Work with other members of the Controls Engineering Department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality and reduced cost.
• Work with other members of the Controls Engineering Department and other groups to ensure that labour budgets and material budgets are adhered to or improved upon.
• Specify all electrical and controls-related hardware and software and produce requisition forms for material purchases.
• Integrate third party equipment and electronic component entry into electrical design package (e.g., serial communications, hardware handshaking, opto-isolation, electrical and ultrasonic welding applications, vision systems, motion control products, transducers and signal conditioners).
• Verify that electrical design package is complete, accurate and safe based on sound design practices and accepted standards, and that the I/O lists meet program requirements prior to issue to shop floor.
• Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional system.
• Provide customers with training specific to their current project (i.e. electrical hardware, machine operation, programming principles, program functionality and program structure).
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) REQUIREMENTS

• Due to arc flash and shock hazards, voltage-rated gloves and 100% cotton, long-sleeve shirts must be worn at all times when working on live panels.
• Employees must comply at all times with the specific PPE requirements identified on the ARC Flash and Shock Hazard Warning Labels. These will be posted at Switchgear locations, breaker panels, bus ducts and equipment related power drops.
• Please refer to the Workplace Electrical Safety Program for specific details.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A post-secondary technology diploma or engineering degree or equivalent, specializing in electronics, electrical or controls technology.
• Experience: Three years experience in electrical control systems design, preferably in the industrial automation field. A working knowledge of AutoCAD and the ability to keep abreast of leading-edge technology is essential.

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 notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.

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