Senior/Intermediate Control Systems Software Designer

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving lives through innovative automation solutions. As part of a dynamic team, you will design and develop cutting-edge technologies for the life sciences sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that enhance safety and functionality. With a commitment to employee growth and a diverse, inclusive workplace, your contributions will help shape the future of automation. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Starting Salaries

Paid Vacation

Employee Incentive Bonus Program

Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

4% RRSP Matching Program

Optional Employee Share Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Post-secondary engineering degree required, specializing in relevant fields.
• Strong programming and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions based on customer requirements.
• Debug and commission control systems at various locations.

Skills

Programming Skills

Mechanical Problem-Solving

Electrical Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Understanding of Robotics

Control Systems Knowledge

Education

Post-secondary Engineering Degree

Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Computer Engineering

Tools

PLCs

PCs

Robotics

Motion Controllers

Vision Systems

Lasers

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:

As a member of a highly motivated, dynamic, multi-disciplined team, you will design and develop world-class automation solutions. Duties involve contributing to machine concepts, design of control software, integration of software with electrical and mechanical systems, process development, and machine installation at customer sites worldwide. Programming and integration assignments involve leading-edge technologies and processes utilizing PLCs, PCs, robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, lasers, and other controllers.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) specific to customer and project requirements based on standard ATS programming methods.
2. Debug and commission control systems at our facility, during the system integration stage, and then at the customer’s site during installation.
3. Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning, and training duties.
4. Select, test, and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, and lasers.
5. Work with other members of the control systems design department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and reduced cost.
6. Work with other members of the control systems design department and other groups to ensure that labor and material budgets as well as scheduled delivery dates are adhered to or improved upon.
7. Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers, and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system.
8. Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.
9. Provide accurate documentation for each project.
10. Advise customers on solving technical problems.
11. Provide customers with training specific to their current project (i.e., machine operation, programming principles, and program structure).
12. These responsibilities are subject to change as a function of the individual’s abilities.

Additional Information

Education:

1. A post-secondary engineering degree, diploma, or equivalent, specializing in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.

Experience:

1. Strong programming, mechanical, and electrical problem-solving skills.
2. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
3. Understanding of robotics, control systems, and machine operation with hands-on experience is desirable.
4. A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment 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:

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.