Vision Engineer II (LSS Chicago)

ATS Life Sciences Chicago is a fast paced, exciting and progressive company experiencing incredible growth! We are currently looking for reliable, ambitious and hardworking employees to join our team. As a company, we pride ourselves on building a culture that values employees and promotes innovation, diversity, excellence in communication and commitment to personal/professional growth. Join our team and you will find we advocate a healthy working environment and opportunities to experience the rewards of contributing to a proactive and competent team. 

The role of the Vision Engineer II is to develop and program vision systems for use on automated equipment according to a customer and internal specification; Capable of being the Vision Engineering Lead on small to medium size machines, or any size replication project.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 
Primary:
•    Lead the development of vision architecture for multiple module system and the engineering team.
•    Program vision systems for cam, servo, and air operated stations, along with test and electrical devices.
•    Ensure the vision design is functional, robust, and cost effective.
•    Innovate and use good judgment to incorporate ATS LSS Chicago standards and regulatory requirements. 
•    Research and specify appropriate purchased and preferred components.
•    Participate in internal and customer design reviews, installations, and service calls when needed.
•    Guide Electricians in wiring and codes.  Support software validation requirements.
•    Work with suppliers to find/develop the most functional and economical solutions to design issues.
•    Work under the confines of the project schedule and budget.
•    Problem-solve with Mechanical Builders, debug software issues, and update all appropriate documentation.
•    Communicate ideas and comprehend information both verbally and in written form.
•    Work closely with Mechanical Engineering and build and exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views.

Secondary:

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of ATS LSS Chicago internal and international standards.
• Set and maintain departmental goals in keeping with company objectives.
• Support and participate in quality management program.
• Provide necessary documentation and support for machinery operating manuals.
• Make recommendations for quality and cost improvements. 
• Keeps abreast of current product developments.
• Domestic or international travel or extend workday if required.
• Must possess a valid passport (or be able to obtain one) for periodic travel outside of the United States.

QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Bachelors in electrical engineering, engineering related field or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) to six (6) years of vision automation experience.
• Primary:  Proficiency with Cognex Insight and ATS Cortex vision systems.
• Secondary:  Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLC’s, HMI’s, Servo control and electrical design.
• Computers, including programs such as AutoCAD, Solid Works, Microsoft Office suite and ATS LSS Chicago databases, etc.
• Fax machine, copiers and printers/plotters, etc. 
• Inspection and measuring tools such as scales, calipers, micrometers, multi-meters, dB meters, etc.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently. 
• Visual acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens.
• Hearing ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions. 
• Working conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor. 
• Capable of wearing appropriate related PPE for extended periods of time.

We are an equal employment employer. All applicants considered are subject to a pre-employment screening.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.  Our company is not able to provide sponsorship to candidates wanting to work legally in the United States and needing an H1-B Visa.