Control Systems Software Designer

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Control Systems Software Designer, where your skills will contribute to life-saving automation solutions. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to designing and implementing advanced automation systems for the medical and pharmaceutical industries. This role involves hands-on programming with cutting-edge technologies, ensuring the highest standards of safety and functionality. With a commitment to innovation and problem-solving, this position offers you the chance to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on global health. If you are a self-starter with a passion for technology, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Incentive Bonus Program

Comprehensive Health Benefits

5% RRSP Matching

Optional Employee Share Purchase Program

Paid Vacation

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Post-secondary engineering degree specializing in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.
• Strong programming and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC and PC-based software for automation solutions.
• Debug and commission control systems at customer sites.

Skills

Programming

Mechanical Problem-Solving

Electrical Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary Engineering Degree

Tools

PLCs

Robotics

Motion Controllers

Vision Systems

Lasers

Job description

ATS Company: ATS Corporation

Requisition ID: 12465

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Date: Apr 5, 2025

Control Systems Software Designer

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 help 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

As a member of a highly motivated, dynamic, multi-disciplined team, you will design and develop world-class automation solutions. Duties involve contributing to machine concepts, design of control software, integration of software with electrical and mechanical systems, process development and machine installation at customer sites worldwide. Programming and integration assignments involve leading-edge technologies and processes utilizing PLCs, PCs, robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, lasers, and other controllers.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) specific to customer and project requirements based on standard ATS programming methods.
2. Debug and commission control systems at our facility, during the system integration stage, and then at the customer’s site during installation.
3. Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning, and training duties.
4. Select, test and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, and lasers.
5. 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.
6. Ensure that labor and material budgets as well as scheduled delivery dates are adhered to or improved upon.
7. Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers, and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system.
8. Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.
9. Provide accurate documentation for each project.
10. Advise customers on solving technical problems.
11. Provide customers with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles, and program structure).

Position does require ability to travel internationally if needed (10-15% of year)

Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

1. Strong programming, mechanical, and electrical problem-solving skills.
2. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
3. Understanding of robotics, control systems, and machine operation with hands-on experience is desirable.
4. A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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!
3. 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.
4. 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!
5. 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.
6. 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.