Industrial Electrician

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of factory automation solutions! This role involves building and troubleshooting electrical systems for critical medical and pharmaceutical applications. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and quality, ensuring that our automated solutions improve lives globally. The company values its employees, offering professional growth opportunities, competitive rewards, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine!

Benefits

Competitive Starting Salaries

Overtime Pay Eligibility

Paid Vacation

Employee Incentive Bonus

Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

4% RRSP Matching Program

Optional Employee Share Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Industrial Electrician certification required with hands-on wiring experience.
• Team-oriented with problem-solving skills for automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, and troubleshoot electrical systems for automation projects.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely and quality project completion.

Skills

Electrical Wiring

Troubleshooting

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Electrician

Tools

MRP System

Job description

ATS Company: ATS Corporation

Requisition ID: 13462

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Date: Mar 10, 2025

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. 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

MAJOR DUTIES:

Under general direction, builds, installs and troubleshoots electrical wiring systems, electronic components, hardware and equipment with a quality and timely focus in order to build special-purpose machinery, robotic work cells and factory automation projects.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• From time to time you may be asked to fulfill the lead role for your discipline.
• Take direction from the Manager, Electrical Assembly and/or the designated Group Lead Electrician.
• Using the electrical design package and customer specifications for reference; plans and coordinates work required to assemble and wire control panels, HMI’s and other sub-assemblies.
• Use the MRP system to check on availability of parts for the job.
• Perform panel wiring, cell wiring and system wiring, including installation of conduits and wireways.
• Report any issues regarding workmanship or design to the Lead Electrician or the Manager, Electrical Assembly.
• Ensure that all print updates are being completed and that rework is properly recorded.
• Following OHSC rules and regulations; determine power requirements for projects and install bus plugs, conduits and cord drops to transformers and/or directly to control panel disconnects.
• Using established procedures for “Power up and Test” perform power up and electrical testing and troubleshooting of the control system in order to enable the start of integration. Repair and/or replace defective components of the system as required.
• Work with the electrical team as well as project managers, customers, designers, toolmakers and programmers to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete and functional system.
• Assist in providing status of completion information in order to maintain Project Status Sheets.
• Participate in tear down and shipping of the equipment, dismantling in an orderly fashion to minimize installation time at the customers’ site.
• Be an ambassador for ATS at the customer’s site, providing a quick and efficient installation of the equipment. Follow all safety procedures according to the ATS Health and Safety Manual in addition to following any onsite customer health and safety procedures.
• Reassemble equipment to the point of buy-off at the customer’s site. Provide customer training when required.
• Fill out daily site reports.
• Work with the Manager to be a positive motivating force within the team. Assist in training apprentices according to ATS manufacturing standards and to the Industrial Electrician apprenticeship training standards.
• Communicate and be a channel for any constructive or objective ideas that arise, helping to keep the manufacturing standards up-to-date and at the highest level. Use the team as a pool of technical knowledge, solving problems together efficiently.
• Travel to customer sites as required for installation and re-integration of systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• A Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Electrician, a Construction and Maintenance Electrician or equivalent certifications from other Provinces or Countries.

Experience:

• A completed apprenticeship and/or two to three years of hands-on electrical wiring, troubleshooting and maintenance experience as a licensed electrician.
• Preference will be given to those with electronics, machine building or robotics expertise.
• Must be capable of working in a team environment and be able to maintain a positive attitude and consistent contribution to the projects assigned.

Additional Information

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:

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.