Automation Designer - Systems Engineering

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

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Work with the ATS Front End of the Business teams, designers, project managers, and customers to develop, design, and execute system solutions, including automation concepts, functional and critical requirements, and testing that meets the customer's process requirements for automated systems or prototypes.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for learning a customer process and becoming the local expert, to support the design and integration of the machine once it is built, ensuring that all specifications are achieved.
2. International and domestic travel to supplier and customer facilities to support sales discussions, system testing, and 3rd party equipment buy off (as needed by the business).
3. Assist in proposal preparation activities, including but not limited to responding to customer specification documents, preparation of analyses and supporting documentation, and estimating budgets.
4. Identify potentially high-risk elements of the system and develop and lead a mitigation strategy.
5. Support or lead development of automation concepts, including those for critical processes and systems to ensure that functional and critical requirements will be met.
6. Create models or conduct experiments to validate design outputs and assumptions.
7. Perform hands-on testing of designed apparatus to mitigate technical risks (proof of principle and engineering studies).
8. Responsible for defining and documenting the automated process requirements and equipment specifications, and engineering documents such as: Concept Technical Risk Assessment, FMEA, Vendor Technical Specifications, Functional Specification, Acceptance Test Plans.
9. Lead complex technical challenges; develop, communicate, and lead recommended path forward.
10. Drive and verify machine performance improvements by identifying and executing the appropriate path forward, including conducting root cause analysis, Gage R&R studies, DOE, challenge tests, or analysis of machine data.
11. Responsible for systems engineering tasks, including analysis and design support of all aspects of a machine, including but not limited to identification, planning, and execution of:
1. Thermal analysis
2. Reliability/Maintainability
3. Simulations
4. Statistical analysis
12. Lead or participate in design and concept reviews with customers, vendors, and internal design/engineering groups.
13. Coordinate project activities with suppliers of third-party equipment, including writing technical specifications, conducting the acceptance tests, and approval of the equipment.
14. Identify and develop innovation ideas and support or lead technology innovations and assessments, including but not limited to:
1. Assist in the design, development, and testing.
2. Identifying and defining development activities and responsibilities.
3. Initiate, maintain, and lead the risk assessment and mitigation plan.
4. Reviewing and updating the plans and budgets as design and development evolves.
15. Demonstrate a Continuous Improvement mentality and show initiative in driving improvements to the Systems Design processes and increase the overall capability and performance of the department.
16. Support the onboarding and training of new employees in department procedures.
17. Provide engineering support to ATS’ worldwide divisions.
18. Ensure that design requirements are clearly defined, appropriate, documented, reviewed, and approved.

Qualifications

Education:

A post-secondary Engineering degree in Systems, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Physics, Software, or equivalent. Master’s degree is an asset.

Experience:

Prior experience with automation, motion controls, robotics, vision systems, engineering research and development or testing, hands-on experience with automated systems or machine tools, simulations and modeling, structured problem solving, and statistical analysis is an asset. Good written and oral communication skills and an ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team are essential.

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. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

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. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving.

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - 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!

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, 4% 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. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

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.