Senior Control Hardware Designer

ATS Industrial Automation Inc.; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Employee events

Free coffee beverages

Employee referral program

Safety shoe program

Job summary

ATS Industrial Automation Inc. seeks a Controls Design Engineer to drive the development and commissioning of автоматони automation solutions. You will design electrical and pneumatic systems, select and test hardware, and work across teams to ensure safe, functional, and cost-effective automation projects.

The role requires 6+ years in electrical controls design, with hands-on robotics, PLCs, and system integration experience; travel to customer sites may be required to support projects.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in electrical controls design and development, with robotics, machine building and automation environments.
• Strong electrical problem solving and programming skills; thorough understanding of PLCs and robotics control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and pneumatic schematics per project requirements.
• Debug and commission electrical/pneumatic systems on-site and at customer sites.
• Select and integrate hardware/software: robots, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, lasers.

Skills

Electrical controls design

Robotics integration

PLC programming

Schematic design

Electrical & pneumatic systems

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering

Tools

Robotics control systems

Motion controllers

Sensors & vision systems

Lasers & dispense systems

Job description

With 20+ Years of experience bringing automation to nuclear projects, ATS Industrial Automation is expanding the capabilities of its existing nuclear division into the US. ATS provides world-leading automation tooling to the nuclear energy sector for new reactor builds, refurbishment, operations and maintenance.

Job Description

As a Controls Design Engineer you will be the driving force behind bringing ATS’ machines to life. You will be a part of a highly motivated, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working to design and commission world-class automation solutions. You will drive impact in developing machine concepts, designing hardware for electrical/mechanical systems for systems worldwide. You will have the opportunity to design the electrical and pneumatic systems for state-of-the-art automation equipment with PLCs, PCs, Robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, dispense systems, laser systems and other leading-edge technologies.

Specific Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical and pneumatic schematics specific to customer and project requirements based on standard ATS design approach.
• Debug and commission electrical / pneumatic systems at our facility and on-site at customer locations.
• Select, test and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, dispense systems and lasers.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system.
• Provide accurate documentation for each project.
• Advise customer on solving technical problems.
• Follow and contribute to quality program (ex. ISO / NQA) procedures
• Travel to customer and supplier sites may be required to support sales, applications, design or commissioning activities.

Qualifications

Education:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in electrical controls systems design, development with experience in robotics, machine building and automation system environments.
• Strong electrical problem solving skills. Strong programming and mechanical problem solving skills are an asset.
• Thorough understanding and hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics control systems and machine operation.
• Hands‑on experience with robotics and control systems is highly desirable.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with the ability to work either independently and part of a team in fast‑paced environments

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because:

• 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.
• We’ve got GREAT Work Perks: We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, employee referral program and safety shoe programs.
• We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards: Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, comprehensive health benefits, 401K matching program, Employee Incentive Bonus program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.
• We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within.