Mechatronics Designer Co-op

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This role is posted until May 18th at 11:59pm.

Within ATS Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise; to bring products to market faster with the highest quality. Together with our broad product range, financial strength, and global footprint, we provide the best automation solutions to our customers.
 
Our Innovation team is looking for a motivated and ambitious student who thrives in a challenging but rewarding environment. Join our team!

• Position Title: Mechatronics Designer Co-op
• Department: Innovation
• Reports To: Mechanical Designer Team Lead - Innovation
• Duration: 4 months (September – December)
• Location: Kingston, ON (Onsite)
• Range: $20.44 - $30.43

Why Join ATS?

• Be a part of a global organization that is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies
• Working on challenging engineering projects
• A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation
• Work with other bright, talented people and discover opportunities for professional growth
• Comprehensive training including formal study and mentoring within your team
• Subsidized breakfast and lunch daily; free gourmet beverages - coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Plus, treat day is every other week!
• Receive five vacation days
• Half-Day Fridays
• Ability to participate in a variety of charitable events
• Social club that offers social events throughout the year
• Fully equipped production facilities that are clean, quiet and climate controlled  

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.  

Job Description

Job Summary:

As a Mechatronics Designer, you will help develop world-class mechatronic products and technologies for sophisticated automation equipment. This position will contribute to new and next generation SuperTrak® linear motion conveyor and/or Symphoni™ products and other industry leading mechatronic technologies. These products require a strong combination of mechanics, electronics and software. The primary focus of this role is Mechanical Design, but solutions require a multi-disciplinary approach. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in generating new concepts, designing and validating prototypes, finalizing production designs and assisting in the transfer of new innovations to sales and production.
• Generate concepts to solve new customer mechatronic problems/needs.
• Perform engineering calculations to validate new concepts.
• Generate detailed designs for prototypes ensuring all purchased and manufactured parts meet acceptable cost/performance/delivery.
• Support and assist operations in the building of prototypes.
• Contribute to test plans for prototypes and their execution. Analyze test results.
• Support Sales and Operations during the transfer to production of new products/innovations.

Education:

• Working toward a post-secondary degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Design Engineering or equivalent

Required Skills:

• Creativity - an out of the box thinker who still has practical grounding.
• The ability to grasp the fundamentals of a problem and then to solve the problem in effective and innovative ways.
• Proficiency in creating high performance, robust and elegant mechanical designs.
• Knowledge of drafting principles
• Ability to deal with high unknowns and to adapt quickly to new learnings from prototypes.
• Team player able to communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in mechanical design using 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks.
• Strong ability to conceptualize and create solutions.
• A working knowledge of common machine shop techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Health, Safety, and Environmental

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.

Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct