ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

Senior Vision Designer

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics; preference for Masters or PhD.
  • At least 5 years experience in machine vision, motion control, or robotics within factory automation.
  • Proficiency in object oriented programming and image processing algorithms.
  • Background in developing optical, illumination, and machine vision systems is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills with capability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design complete machine vision solutions that exceed customer expectations.
  • Develop and manage standard products to facilitate business growth.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and collaborate with engineering departments during project execution.
  • Assist project teams in identifying critical paths and dependencies in project activities.
  • Manage project scopes and report on project status including budget comparisons.
  • Participate in the development of product design standards and continuous improvements.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction through quality service and support.

Benefits

  • 5% RRSP match for retirement savings.
  • Stock purchase plan available.
  • Starting with 3 weeks of vacation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental.
  • $600 health spending account for additional expenses.
  • Half-Day Fridays for improved work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.
Full Job Description
Senior Vision Designer

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Benefits:
  • Compensation: $42.31-$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
  • Working on challenging engineering projects.
  • 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 skilled engineering team, you are responsible for concepting, designing and implementing complete machine vision solutions that meet or exceed the customer's expectations. Involvement in projects from the quoting phase through to final acceptance at site is critical in providing project technical guidance and support. Development and management of ATS Imaging standard products and services will be required to help facilitate ATS Imaging business and growth models.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Vision Systems Design
    • Participate in quote preparation and ensure vision design concept meets process requirements.
    • Capture vision/optical/control system requirements and specific design details by writing Requirement, Design, Verification, Validation and Calibration Specifications.
    • Define machine vision performance requirements in inspection, assembly, and functional process systems across a wide variety of industries such as automotive, semi-conductor, and pharmaceutical/medical.
    • Determine opto-mechanical, electrical and software interface requirements of the vision system to the machine.
    • Concept and design turnkey machine vision solutions. This includes all lighting, optics, cameras, frame-grabbers, processing algorithms, opto-mechanical fixtures and material handling units.
    • Perform analysis and simulation of optical and lighting solutions.
    • Develop image processing applications using commercial or in-house vision software libraries, including application GUI's.
    • Integrate and test vision modules on the machine during integration and buyoff phases.
    • Ensure the design of the vision system maximizes the use of standard practices and modules.
  • Project Management
    • Coordinate project activities with suppliers of third party equipment.
    • Coordinate and collaborate with the mechanical, electrical and software departments to ensure systems are implemented as designed.
    • Assist and guide the project team to identify critical path and dependencies between project activities and ensure implementation details match design specification
    • Assist in the overall machine systems engineering, including analysis and design.
    • Assist the Imaging Director in the supervision of Vision Designers.
    • Manage project scope and be responsible for regular reporting on project status including both hardware and labour costs vs. budget
  • Standard Product Development and Management
    • Determine machine vision module capability using statistical and other industry standard verification and validation techniques.
    • Identify high risk areas and evaluate different approaches to mitigate risks, including quoting, designing, implementing and conducting Proof of Principle or Engineering Studies.
    • Assist with continuous machine vision design improvements on production machines.
    • Develop vision systems design standards and procedures.
    • Perform evaluation of new products in machine vision and optics based manufacturing.
    • Participate regularly in new product brain storming sessions and foster an environment of innovation and creation when looking at the challenges of solving customer application needs
    • Manage established product offerings and drive improvement ideas and developments to keep the product at a world class leading position
    • Assist the Imaging Applications Manager in the marketing and sales of current and future Imaging products


General Responsibilities

  • Customer Satisfaction
    • Achieve customer satisfaction based on product and services offering quality
    • Provide prompt and courteous customer service throughout entire customer relationship cycle
    • Continually provide product and service improvement suggestions and help to bring to reality
  • Health and Safety and Business Ethics
    • 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.


Qualifications

Education:

At least a post-secondary degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics program required. Strong preference will be given to those with a Masters, PhD or equivalent experience.

Experience:
  • This is a very technically challenging role, requiring a good mix of theory and hands-on practice.
  • A minimum of five years of experience with machine vision, motion control and/or robotics in system design and integration of factory automation projects is required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in at least one object oriented programming language and Image processing algorithms is essential.
  • Strong preference will be given to designers with a proven background in the development of optical, illumination and machine vision systems.
  • Good written and oral communication skills and the ability to lead or work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team are essential.


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.

Health, Safety and Environment include:
  • 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

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply

This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

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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