ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

Senior Controls Design Engineer III

Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.
  • 6+ years of experience in engineering design, development, programming, and commissioning of automated systems or machinery.
  • Strong skills in programming along with mechanical and electrical problem solving.
  • Hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics control systems, and machine operation.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, adaptable to teamwork or independent work.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop software programs tailored to customers and projects using standard ATS programming methods.
  • Debug and commission control systems at facilities and on customer sites.
  • Select, test, and integrate various hardware and software components including robots and sensors.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to improve integration methods for enhanced safety and functionality, while reducing costs.
  • Ensure adherence to budgets and schedules in collaboration with project teams and clients.
  • Resolve customer issues by working together with project managers and engineers to provide complete automation solutions.
  • Conduct thorough functionality testing of machines to verify software program integrity.
  • Document project details accurately for future reference and compliance.

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic, international company with opportunities for global travel.
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
  • Engage in projects that contribute to innovative automation solutions.
  • Be part of a culture that values ethical standards and quality assurance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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 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 thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.
• Provide accurate documentation for each project.
• Advise customer on solving technical problems.
• Follow and contribute to quality program (ex. ISO / NQA) procedures
• Provide customer with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles
and program structure).
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the
ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures. This includes following LOTO procedures and wearing
appropriate PPE.
• These responsibilities are subject to change as a function of the individual's abilities.

TRAVEL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Travel to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning and training duties.
• This position requires frequent and extended travel, both domestically and internationally. You must be fully
prepared to spend significant time at customer and supplier sites, often on short notice, to support system
installation, commissioning, and training.
• Travel is a core and essential part of this role to support system integration and customer success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Experience:
• 6+ years of experience in engineering design, development, programming and commissioning automated
systems, custom machinery or industrial equipment.
• Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem solving skills.
• Thorough understanding and hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics control systems and machine operation.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with robotics and control systems.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with the ability to work either independently and part
of a team in fast-paced environments.

Are you interested in becoming part of an economically successful, future-oriented and international company? We look forward to receiving your application, stating your salary requirements and availability via our career portal.

We look forward to getting to know you and welcoming you to our team in Urbach soon. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Svetlana Jerkovic:

ATS Automation Tooling Systems GmbH
European Service Center
Steinbeisstraße 8
73660 Urbach

Email: [email protected]
www.atsautomation.com

About ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. is a Canadian company that designs and builds factory automation systems. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario. ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. operates through four segments: Automation Systems Group, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy and IT. The company provides custom automation solutions to a variety of industries, including automotive, consumer products, electronics, energy, healthcare, and others. ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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