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As a member of a highly motivated, dynamic, multi-disciplined team, you will design and develop world-class automation solutions.
Job Responsibility
Planning and leading projects including oversight of a project team
Responsible for project tracking, project milestones and project budget for assigned project including attending project team meetings
Contributing to machine concepts
Design of control software
Integration of software with electrical and mechanical systems
Mentoring more junior members of the controls team
Process development and machine installation at customer sites worldwide
Programming and integration assignments involve leading-edge technologies and processes utilizing PLC’s, PC’s, robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, laser and other controllers
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 then 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 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 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 (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure)
Improve the knowledge and capability of other members of the engineering department through mentoring
Responsible to work with leader on development plan, updating Skills/Training Matrix and attending 1:1 meetings
Responsible for advancing self-knowledge, and demonstrating the use of a variety of ABM tools including but not limited to: PDCA, Formal Problem Solving (A3, RCCA), Kaizen, Just-Do-It CIs, 5S, 8W, Visual Management (Control Boards)
Responsible for meeting Team Member level KPIs as assigned (Budget, Schedule, Quality, CI)
Assist with the Team Leader’s responsibilities during their absence and periodically supervise the software development and integration effort on at a team level delegating tasks to a team of people
Responsible for communicating time estimates and resource requirements on controls tasks to the Team Leader and at times the Project managers
Participate/lead in the concepting and requirements definition of a project with the FEOTB team
Develop and verify concept and labour hour’s budget in quote preparation
Provide expert judgment and expertise in the oversight and review of technical projects
Lead technical evaluation of significant technologies in their 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
Oversees Co-op students
Ensure that the concepts and design of customer solutions maximizes the 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 that 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 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
Requirements
A post-secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent, specializing in mechanical, electrical, systems or computer engineering
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 with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
What we offer
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