Controls Systems Software Designer - Robot

ATS Industrial Automation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Bonus

Stock Purchase Plan

3 Weeks Vacation

Health Care Benefits

Employee Engagement Events

Employee Development Programs

Subsidized cafeteria meals

Job summary

ATS Industrial Automation is seeking a skilled software developer specializing in industrial automation. The role involves developing complex robot control programs and system integration in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has over 7 years experience in robot software design and a proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Join a global leader with a robust rewards package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in industrial automation with a focus on complex robotic systems.
• Experience with robot programming, safety logic, and diagnostics.
• Ability to deliver software across multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and structure robot control programs and integrate systems.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver cohesive automation solutions.
• Manage own software scope while adhering to budgets and schedules.

Skills

Industrial automation experience

Robot software design

Programming industrial robots (ABB/FANUC/KUKA)

PLC/software architecture

Problem-solving skills

Education

Post-secondary Engineering Degree or Diploma

Tools

Rockwell Automation software

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation, where we create complex automation solutions 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. We design, build and service mission‑critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation industries.

Total Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $36.54 - $50.24
• Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 3 Weeks Vacation
• Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly treat day, etc.)
• Employee Development Programs

What You’ll Do

• Develop and structure robot control programs, establishing motion strategy, sequencing philosophy, process handling, recovery behavior, and system interaction logic.
• Perform full system integration, both in‑house and at customer sites as required. Integrate with motion systems, vision systems, safety devices, lasers, sensors, feeders, printers, and other peripheral equipment.
• Work cross‑functionally with design, assembly, and management teams to deliver cohesive automation systems.
• Execute work with awareness of project schedules, scope and budget constraints, raising concerns early when technical decisions may impact delivery.

How You’ll Work

• Take ownership of assigned software scope and deliver against agreed project loading and milestone commitments.
• Operate as a self‑starter, taking initiative to move work forward and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
• Support multiple concurrent projects without sacrificing quality or predictability.
• Accurately track time to project and indirect codes and communicate risks, scope changes, conflicts, or capacity constraints early and consistently.
• Develop software in compliance with approved engineering procedures, quality requirements, and review practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in industrial automation, specializing in robot software design for complex PLC‑ and robot‑based systems.
• Demonstrated experience originating and structuring Robot programs, including sequencing, safety behavior, diagnostics, and recovery logic.
• Hands‑on experience programming, integrating, and validating industrial robots (ABB/FANUC/KUKA)
• Proven ability to independently deliver software scope across concurrent projects with minimal oversight
• Strong PLC/software architecture, troubleshooting, and root‑cause problem‑solving skills.
• Clear, professional communication in both technical and customer‑facing situations.

Nice to Have

• Post‑secondary Engineering Degree or Diploma (Electrical, Automation, Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with industrial network architectures, including VLAN segmentation, managed switches, and PLC‑based Ethernet networks (PROFINET / EtherNet/IP)
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000, ControlLogix, GuardLogix, FactoryTalk)
  • Siemens (TIA Portal, S7‑1500, PROFINET / PROFIBUS, distributed safety)

What Success Looks Like

• Software programs are clean, well structured, maintainable, and purpose‑built.
• Integration issues are anticipated and addressed early.
• Software behaves predictably across normal operation, fault conditions, and recovery.
• Technical decisions balance quality, schedule, and practical constraints.
• Work is delivered on schedule and within project budget expectations.
• Your input is trusted by project teams.

Why You Should Join ATS Industrial Automation

• Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce.
• We offer a robust total rewards package—competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Program.
• We provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria, employee referral bonuses and lots more.
• We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program.