Junior Automation Software Designer - Life Sciences

ATS Automation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions company in the Waterloo region is seeking a Junior Control Systems Software Designer. This role involves designing and developing automation solutions, integrating hardware and software systems, and troubleshooting at customer sites. Ideal candidates should have a post-secondary engineering degree, strong programming skills, and a commitment to safety and compliance. This position offers competitive remuneration and the opportunity to work on impactful projects in healthcare automation.

Benefits

Compensation: $30.77 to $42.31 CAD per hour

Employee Incentive Bonus (3-6%)

5% RRSP match

Stock purchase plan

Starting 3 weeks of vacation

Health and dental benefits

$600 health spending account

Continuous learning and career growth

Qualifications

• Post-secondary engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.
• Strong programming and problem-solving skills in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with robotics and control systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC and/or PC-based software programs.
• Debug and commission control systems during installation.
• Travel to customer sites for installation and training duties.
• Select and integrate hardware and software components.
• Continuously improve methods of integrating control technology.

Skills

Strong programming skills

Mechanical problem solving

Electrical problem solving

Effective communication

Understanding of robotics

Education

Post-secondary engineering degree

Job description

A leading automation solutions company in the Waterloo region is seeking a Junior Control Systems Software Designer. This role involves designing and developing automation solutions, integrating hardware and software systems, and troubleshooting at customer sites. Ideal candidates should have a post-secondary engineering degree, strong programming skills, and a commitment to safety and compliance. This position offers competitive remuneration and the opportunity to work on impactful projects in healthcare automation.