Field Service Technician Controls IRL
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc
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ATS Life Sciences Systems in Ireland seeks a Field Service Technician Controls IRL to own controls-related performance at a key customer site in Donegal or Kilkenny. You will be the on-site ATS technical owner for equipment reliability, downtime reduction, and KPI-driven improvements.
The role requires 5+ years in automation, strong Rockwell PLC experience, and the ability to work directly on automated systems.
Qualifications
- Diploma/degree in Controls, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years in automation/controls environments.
- Strong Rockwell PLC experience (required).
- Experience with motion control, HMI diagnostics, and industrial networks.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive controls-related equipment performance, uptime, and recovery.
- Act as primary on-site ATS controls point of contact.
- Monitor and report on KPIs (OEE, downtime, fault trends).
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
- Coordinate with ATS Engineering, Service, and internal teams.
- Support upgrades, retrofits, and post-SAT stabilization.
- Provide on-site coaching and knowledge transfer.
- Identify risks, issues, and future opportunities.
- Maintain structured reporting and documentation.
- Represent ATS professionally on site.
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ATS Company: ATS Corporation
Requisition ID: 17343
Location: Donnegal, DL, IE Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7
Date: Jul 23, 2026
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.
We’re looking for a Controls Embedded Resource to take ownership of controls-related machine performance at a key customer manufacturing site in Donegal or Kilkenny , Ireland.
This is a customer-embedded role with direct accountability for equipment reliability, production recovery, system stability, and KPI performance. The successful candidate will act as the on-site ATS technical owner, driving issue resolution, monitoring performance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives while serving as the primary interface between the customer and ATS.
- Own and drive controls-related equipment performance, uptime, and recovery
- Act as primary on-site ATS controls point of contact
- Monitor and report on KPIs (OEE, downtime, fault trends)
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
- Coordinate with ATS Engineering, Service, and internal teams
- Support upgrades, retrofits, and post-SAT stabilization
- Provide on-site coaching and knowledge transfer
- Identify risks, issues, and future opportunities (“eyes and ears”)
- Maintain structured reporting and documentation
- Represent ATS professionally on site
- Diploma/degree in Controls, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in automation/controls environments
- Strong Rockwell PLC experience (required)
- Experience with additional PLC platforms is an asset
- Strong hands‑on troubleshooting capability at the machine level
- Comfortable working directly on automated systems to diagnose and recover issues
- Experience with motion control, HMI diagnostics, and industrial networks
- Experience in commissioning, SAT, or post‑SAT environments
- Ability to read and interpret controls documentation
- Strong independent problem‑solving in live production environments
- PLC programming and diagnostics
- System‑level troubleshooting and recovery
- Motion and servo systems
- Multi‑disciplinary interaction for fault resolution
- 3–6 months training at ATS Cambridge, Ontario, Canada (with customer exposure)
- 1-year embedded assignment in Donegal or Kilkenny, Ireland (extendable)
- Fully on‑site role
- Production recovery
- KPI tracking and reporting
- Customer capability development
This role is critical to strengthening ATS’s embedded support model by placing clear ownership of equipment performance on site.
The Embedded Resource will reduce downtime, improve production stability, and drive measurable performance improvements while strengthening the relationship with a strategic customer and supporting long‑term account growth.
If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply
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.
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!
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
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!
- Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program
- The Compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job‑related knowledge, skills, experience of the selected candidate, as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of these benefit plans will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.
We celebrate our uniqueness and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that unique experiences are essential for our success and innovation.
This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.
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.
The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre‑defined, rule‑based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule‑based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.
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