Senior Controls Design Engineer – Global Automation & PLC

ATS Industrial Automation; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee share purchase program

Flexible work schedules

Employee events

Job summary

ATS Industrial Automation seeks a Controls Design Engineer to drive machine concepts, control software design, and integration across electrical/mechanical systems. You will program PLCs, PCs, robotics, and motion controllers, with opportunities for world-class automation deployment and international travel.

The role emphasizes PLC and motion control platforms, working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team to deliver automated solutions and site installations globally.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in engineering design, development, programming and commissioning automated systems, custom machinery or industrial equipment.
• Thorough understanding and hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics control systems and machine operation.
• Strong PLC programming, mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with the ability to work either independently and part of a team in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) specific to customer and project requirements based on standard ATS programming methods.
• Debug and commission control 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 thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.
• Provide accurate documentation for each project.
• Advise customer on solving technical problems.
• Follow and contribute to quality program (ex. ISO / NQA) procedures.
• Provide customer with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure).
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures. This includes following LOTO procedures and wearing appropriate PPE.
• These responsibilities are subject to change as a function of the individual’s abilities.

Skills

PLC control systems

Robotics control systems

Machine operation

Programming principles

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Robotics

Motion controllers

Vision systems

Dispense systems

Lasers

Job description

ATS Industrial Automation seeks a Controls Design Engineer to drive machine concepts, control software design, and integration across electrical/mechanical systems. You will program PLCs, PCs, robotics, and motion controllers, with opportunities for world-class automation deployment and international travel.

The role emphasizes PLC and motion control platforms, working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team to deliver automated solutions and site installations globally.