Control Systems Software Designer

Jobtailor; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS is seeking a design engineer to design and develop software for control systems (PLC and PC-based), tailored to customer needs and project requirements.

You will debug, commission, and train at customer sites, travel as required, and ensure CSA B51 and CSA N285.0 compliance while following QA guidelines.

Join a team focused on safe, functional automation systems and continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent, specializing in mechanical, electrical, systems or computer engineering.
• Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Understanding of robotics, control systems and machine operation with hands-on experience is desirable.
• A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) specific to customer and project requirements based on standard ATS programming methods.
• Debug and commission control systems at our facility, during the system integration stage and then at the customer’s site during installation.
• Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning and training duties.
• Select, test and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems and lasers.
• Work with other members of the control systems design 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 customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system.
• Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.
• Provide accurate documentation for each project.
• Advise customer on solving technical problems.
• Provide customer with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure).
• Provide design support related to construction of CSA B51 and CSA N285.0 pressure boundary components within the ATS Certificate of Authorization.
• Strictly follow CSA N285/NQA Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

PLC Programming

Control Systems

Robotics

Mechanical Problem Solving

Electrical Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Self-Starter

Education

Post-Secondary Engineering Degree

CSA B51 Certification

CSA N285.0 Certification

Tools

Motion Controllers

Sensors

Vision Systems

Lasers

Analog Devices

Job description

• Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) specific to customer and project requirements based on standard ATS programming methods.


• Debug and commission control systems at our facility, during the system integration stage and then at the customer’s site during installation.


• Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning and training duties.


• Select, test and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems and lasers.


• Work with other members of the control systems design 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 customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system.


• Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.


• Provide accurate documentation for each project.


• Advise customer on solving technical problems.


• Provide customer with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure).


• Provide design support related to construction of CSA B51 and CSA N285.0 pressure boundary components within the ATS Certificate of Authorization.


• Strictly follow CSA N285/NQA Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures.


• 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.


• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• A post-secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent, specializing in mechanical, electrical, systems or computer engineering.


• Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem solving skills.


• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.


• Understanding of robotics, control systems and machine operation with hands-on experience is desirable.


• A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing software programs for control systems, with a strong focus on PLC and PC-based solutions. Proficient in debugging, commissioning, and providing customer training while adhering to industry standards and quality requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PLC Programming


• Control Systems Design


• Robotics Integration


• Mechanical Problem Solving


• Electrical Problem Solving

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Software Development


• Debugging


• System Integration


• Machine Operation


• Testing and Verification

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication


• Team Collaboration


• Problem Solving


• Self-Starter

Certifications & Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Engineering Degree


• CSA B51 Certification


• CSA N285.0 Certification

Industry Keywords

• ATS Programming Methods


• Quality Requirements


• Health and Safety Rules


• Automation Systems


• Ethical Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Motion Controllers


• Sensors


• Vision Systems


• Lasers


• Analog Devices