Mechanical Designer - Automation

ATS Company: ATS Corporation

Requisition ID: 11013

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Date: Mar 6, 2025

Mechanical Designer - Automation

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.

Job Description

SKILLS:

1. A working knowledge of common machine shop techniques.
2. Must have a thorough knowledge of drafting principles.
3. Must be proficient in AutoCAD and Solid Works.
4. Must be capable of designing tooling from sketches or verbal concepts.
5. Must be capable of working as part of a team.
6. A thorough knowledge of the use of pneumatics.
7. A thorough knowledge of the use of electrical devices (i.e. switches, load cells, LVDT’s, etc.).
8. Must be capable of giving and taking direction.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs.
2. Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine shape, dimensions, hardness, etc. in the development of equipment, processes, and products.
3. Produce concepts, working drawings, detail drawings, and bills of materials for equipment, sub-assemblies, or product, using AutoCAD and Solid Works.
4. Analyze designs and systems for compliance with applicable standards (i.e. OSHA, CE or customer specific).
5. Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques, finishes, hardness, etc.
6. Liaise with customers and in-house technical and engineering staff.
7. Liaise with vendors for technical information and specifications.
8. Communicate all requested design changes to the Project Lead or Team Lead.
9. Responsible for communicating progress on tasks to the supervising designer.
10. Formalize and update drawing documentation.
11. Periodically supervise the mechanical design effort on a project level, delegating tasks to a team of people.
12. Organize documentation, including quotes, project plans, correspondence, requisitions, drawings, schedules, etc. on projects you are supervising.
13. Responsible for communicating time estimates and resource requirements on design tasks to the Team Lead or Project Lead.
14. Review electrical requirements with respect to input and output devices with electrical designers.
15. Review machine operations and machine sequences with programmers.
16. Assist the fabricators, machinists, toolmakers, and electricians in the debug, integration resolving problems and completion of systems.
17. Determine tools, fixtures, and equipment to be used in fabrication and assembly of mechanical components and complete assemblies.
18. Select appropriate purchased components for mechanical assemblies and create requisitions with appropriate delivery dates.
19. Examine project instructions and drawings to determine test specifications.
20. Periodically oversee co-op students and Junior Designers on various projects.

Qualifications

Education:

1. A post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering, or equivalent.

Experience:

1. A minimum of 5 years of mechanical design experience with specific exposure to pneumatic sizing, servo sizing, automation safety standards.

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, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits.
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.