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ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc

Cambridge

CAD 70,000 - 110,000

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ATS Company: ATS Corporation

Requisition ID: 12143

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Date: Mar 9, 2025

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.

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, laser, and other controllers.

The primary role and responsibilities of this position will be focused on developing and commissioning synchronous cammed automation equipment based on a B&R control platform with some Allen Bradley wrappers.

SPECIFIC 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, during the system integration stage, and then at the customer’s site during installation.
• Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning, and training duties.
• Select, test, and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision 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 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 customers on solving technical problems.
• Provide customers with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles, and program structure).

Education:

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

Experience:

· Strong programming, mechanical, and electrical problem-solving skills.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Understanding of robotics, control systems, and machine operation with hands-on experience is desirable.

· A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Two+ years of experience programming in B&R Automation Studio is strongly recommended. Previous B&R Motion Simulation experience would also be an asset.

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.
• 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.
• We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development.
• 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, 5% 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.

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.