Senior Control Systems Hardware Designer

ATS Automation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to advancing the future of factory automation in the life sciences sector. This role involves designing and producing complete electrical control systems that enhance safety and functionality for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. You will collaborate with a talented team to create innovative solutions that improve lives globally. With a commitment to professional growth and a focus on sustainability, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about technology and problem-solving, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Competitive starting salaries

Overtime pay eligibility

Paid vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Dental benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in electrical control systems design required.
• Specialization in electronics, electrical, or controls technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce complete controls solutions and electrical design packages.
• Work with mechanical designers to ensure safe and reliable machine function.

Skills

Electrical Control Systems Design

Problem Solving

Integration of Controls Technology

Customer Training

Education

Post-secondary technology diploma

Engineering degree

Tools

ePlan

AutoCAD

Job description

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:

Produces complete controls solutions and electrical design packages based on customer specifications and standardized design practices used at ATS.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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.
2. Formulate and produce a complete electrical design package, which includes detailed electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics, cable routing diagrams, panel layouts, bills of materials, and material requisitions, based on ATS standard specifications and the customers’ requirements.
3. 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.
4. Ensure that labour budgets and material budgets are adhered to or improved upon.
5. Specify all electrical and controls-related hardware and software and produce requisitions for material purchases.
6. Integrate third-party equipment and electronic component entry into electrical design packages.
7. Verify that the electrical design package is complete, accurate, and safe based on sound design practices and accepted standards, ensuring that the I/O drawings meet program requirements prior to issue to the shop floor.
8. Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers, and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional system.
9. Provide customers with training specific to their current project (i.e., electrical hardware, machine operation, programming principles, program functionality, and program structure).

Additional Information

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

Experience: Five years experience in electrical control systems design, preferably in the industrial automation field. A working knowledge of ePlan and AutoCAD and the ability to keep abreast of leading-edge technology is essential.

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, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and more.
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.