Benefits Compensation: $42.31 to $58.17 CAD per hour Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus 5% RRSP match Stock purchase plan Starting 3 weeks of vacation Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account Half‑Day Fridays Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities A chance to contribute to something bigger – advancing the future of healthcare through automation Job Description As a member of a highly motivated, dynamic, multi‑disciplined team, you will design and develop world‑class automation solutions. Duties involve: Planning and leading projects including oversight of a project team Responsible for project tracking, milestones and budget for assigned projects, and attending project team meetings Contributing to machine concepts Designing control software Integrating software with electrical and mechanical systems Mentoring junior members of the controls team Process development and machine installation at customer sites worldwide Programming and integration assignments utilizing PLCs, PCs, robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, lasers and other controllers Specific Responsibilities Complete yearly assigned department objectives 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 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 goals being enhanced safety, functionality and reduced cost W ork 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 thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness Provide accurate documentation for each project Advise customer on solving technical problems Provide customer with training specific to their current project (e.g., machine operation, programming principles and program structure) These responsibilities are subject to change as a function of the individual’s abilities Improve the knowledge and capability of other members of the engineering department through mentoring Lead and update development plans, Skills/Training Matrix and attend 1:1 meetings with leaders Showcase use of a variety of ABM tools including PDCA, Formal Problem Solving (A3, RCCA), Kaizen, Just‑Do‑It CIs, 5S, 8W and Visual Management (Control Boards) Meet Team Member level KPIs as assigned (Budget, Schedule, Quality, CI) Assist with the Team Leader’s responsibilities during their absence and periodically supervise software development and integration effort at a team level, delegating tasks to a team of people Communicate time estimates and resource requirements on controls tasks to the Team Leader and sometimes to Project managers Additional Responsibilities Participate/lead in concepting and requirements definition of a project with the FEOTB team Develop and verify concept and labour hour budget in quote preparation Provide expert judgment and expertise in the oversight and review of technical projects Lead technical evaluation of significant technologies in area of expertise and sign off on project designs Provide engineering support to ATS worldwide divisions Provide technical assistance to the rest of the department for area of expertise Assist in developing design and department standards Oversee Co‑op students Ensure that concepts and design of customer solutions maximizes use of standard code Lead or participate in design reviews with customers, vendors and internal design groups Assist with continuous improvement efforts within the department Ensure all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct 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 defects in any equipment or protective device Ensure that required protective equipment is used for 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 Qualifications 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 capable of working as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision Health, Safety & 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. 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Control Systems Software Designer
ATS CORPORATION
cambridge, cambridge
Published 19 days ago
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