Intermediate Controls Hardware Designer

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Controls Hardware Designer to join their dynamic team. This role involves creating innovative control systems for complex automation projects, ensuring safety and reliability while meeting customer specifications. You will collaborate with mechanical designers, integrate third-party equipment, and produce comprehensive electrical design packages. With a commitment to professional growth and a robust rewards package, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the automation sector. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to exciting projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Robust total rewards package

Professional growth and development

Awesome work perks

Qualifications

• 3+ years in electrical control systems design, preferably in automation.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage systems and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems for automated machinery, ensuring safety and reliability.
• Produce complete electrical design packages per customer specs.

Skills

Electrical control systems design

Low-voltage distribution systems

EPLAN design software

Safety standards

Engineering design calculations

Education

Post-secondary technology diploma or engineering degree

Tools

EPLAN 2022

Job description

ATS Company: ATS Corporation

Requisition ID: 14267

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Date: Mar 11, 2025

Intermediate Controls Hardware Designer

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level 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. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget.

Major Duties

The Controls Systems Hardware Designer is part of a dynamic cross-functional automation design team working on the world's most challenging automation projects for a diverse customer base. In this role, you will produce complete controls solutions and electrical design packages based on customer specifications and standardized design practices used at ATS.

Specific Responsibilities

• Work with mechanical designers during the mechanical design process to design a control system that will enable the machine to perform its intended function safely and reliably.
• Formulate and produce complete electrical design packages, which include detailed schematics, cable routing diagrams, panel layouts, bills of materials, and material requisition forms, based on ATS standard specifications and the customers’ requirements.
• Work with other members of the Controls Engineering Department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and reduced cost.
• Specify all electrical and controls-related hardware and software and produce requisition forms for material purchases.
• Integrate third-party equipment and electronic component entry into electrical design packages.
• Verify that electrical design packages are complete, accurate, and safe based on sound design practices and accepted standards.
• Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers, and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional system.
• Provide customers with training specific to their current project.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education

• A post-secondary technology diploma or engineering degree or equivalent, specializing in electronics, electrical, or controls technology.

Experience

• Three years' experience in electrical control systems design, preferably in the industrial automation field.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage distribution systems for automated machinery.
• Hands-on experience with EPLAN design software (EPLAN 2022 or later).
• Proficiency in electrical machinery standards.
• Strong understanding of safety standards.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply customer-specific controls design standards.
• Working knowledge in performing engineering design calculations.
• Experience integrating third-party equipment into electrical designs.

Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation?

• Be a part of an engaged, empowered, and innovative global workforce.
• We offer a robust total rewards package.
• We provide awesome work perks.
• We are intentional about your professional 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.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.