Senior Control Hardware Designer

Job Description

As a Controls Design Engineer you will be the driving force behind bringing ATS’ machines to life. You will be a part of a highly motivated, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working to design and commission world-class automation solutions. You will drive impact in developing machine concepts, designing hardware for electrical/mechanical systems for systems worldwide. You will have the opportunity to design the electrical and pneumatic systems for state-of-the-art automation equipment with PLCs, PCs, Robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, dispense systems, laser systems and other leading-edge technologies.

Specific Responsibilities

•    Design and develop electrical and pneumatic schematics specific to customer and project requirements based on standard ATS design approach.
•    Debug and commission electrical / pneumatic 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 accurate documentation for each project.
•    Advise customer on solving technical problems.
•    Follow and contribute to quality program (ex. ISO / NQA) procedures
•    Travel to customer and supplier sites may be required to support sales, applications, design or commissioning activities.

Qualifications

Education:
•    Post-secondary degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.

Experience:

•    6+ years of experience in electrical controls systems design, development with experience in robotics, machine building and  automation system environments.
•    Strong electrical problem solving skills. Strong programming and mechanical problem solving skills are an asset.
•    Thorough understanding and hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics control systems and machine operation.
•    Hands-on experience with robotics and control systems is highly desirable.
•    Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with the ability to work either independently and part of a team in fast-paced environments

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.