Service Mechanical 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 Service Mechanical Designer, where your expertise in mechanical design and automation will help shape the future of life sciences. In this exciting role, you will create and refine innovative automated solutions that impact medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Collaborate with a dynamic team, contribute to meaningful projects, and enjoy a supportive environment that values growth and development. This is your chance to make a real difference while advancing your career in a company committed to sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive starting salaries

Paid vacation

Employee Incentive Bonus program

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Lifestyle Spending Account

4% RRSP matching program

Optional Employee Share Purchase Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Proficient in CAD software and document management.

Responsibilities

• Produce working and detail drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications for compliance.
• Communicate design changes to the Project Manager.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Automation Design

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical design or engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Draft Sight

Microsoft 365

Job description

ATS Company: ATS Corporation

Requisition ID: 13907

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Date: Mar 5, 2025

Service Mechanical 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 are helping 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.

Job Description

The Service Mechanical Designer (SMD) is responsible for all mechanical design activity in the ATS Life Science Cambridge technical services department. Responsibilities include:

1. Produce working drawings, detail drawings and bills of materials for equipment, sub-assemblies or product, using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
2. Select appropriate purchased components for mechanical assemblies and create requisitions with appropriate delivery dates.
3. Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine shape, dimensions, hardness etc. in the development of equipment, processes and products.
4. Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques, finishes, hardness, etc.
5. Formalize and update drawing documentation.
6. Organize documentation, including quotes, drawing registers, correspondence, requisitions, drawings, schedules, etc. on projects you are assigned to.
7. Review electrical requirements with respect to input and output devices with electrical designers.
8. Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs.
9. Examine feasibility of using one or more machines to carry out sequential operations.
10. Analyze designs and systems for compliance to applicable standards (i.e. OSHA, CE or customer specific).
11. Liaise with customers and in-house technical and engineering staff.
12. Liaise with vendors for technical information and specifications.
13. Communicate all requested design changes to the Project Manager.
14. Responsible for communicating progress on tasks to the Mechanical Design - Team Lead.
15. Create drawings of existing tooling through the use of precision measuring devices such as verniers and micrometers.
16. Responsible for communicating time estimates and resource requirements on design tasks to the Mechanical Design - Team Lead and Project Manager.
17. Review machine operations and machine sequences with programmers.
18. Assist the Field Service Representative, Fabricators, Machinists, Toolmakers and Electricians in the debug, integration resolving problems and completion of systems.
19. Examine project instructions and drawings to determine test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment and problems involved in designing, changing or re-arranging materials.
20. Periodically oversee co-op students on various projects.

Qualifications

Education: A post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering or equivalent.

Experience:

1. A minimum of 5 years of mechanical design experience required.
2. A minimum of 3 years’ experience with focus on automation design or equivalent required; or 10+ of Machine Building, Integration & Troubleshooting in Automated Assembly systems, with CAD experience.
3. Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
4. Displays professionalism and has well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of customer and ATS management in a multi-disciplined engineering environment under pressure.
5. Automation knowledge and experience is an asset.
6. Attention to detail and being well organized in engineering document management system is essential.
7. Ability to quickly gain knowledge to readily support troubleshooting systems.
8. Successful candidates will be self-motivated & can problem solve when the process or next steps are not clear.
9. The candidate must be able to work independently, however should be comfortable asking questions when the path forward is unclear.
10. Must have a thorough knowledge of drafting principles and GD&T principles and how they are applied.
11. Must be proficient in Draft Sight and SolidWorks.
12. Have experience with Microsoft 365 software applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Teams.
13. Must be capable of designing tooling from sketches or verbal concepts.
14. Must be capable of working as part of a team.
15. A thorough knowledge of the use of pneumatics and hydraulics.
16. A thorough knowledge of the use of electrical devices (i.e. switches, load cells, LVDT’s, etc.).
17. Must demonstrate an ability to conceptualize and create solutions for complex design issues.
18. Able to independently complete all specific responsibilities 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.
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.
4. We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development.
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, 4% 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.

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.