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Senior Controls Hardware DesignerATS Automation • Woodbridge, ON, CA
Senior Controls Hardware Designer

Senior Controls Hardware Designer

ATS Automation • Woodbridge, ON, CA
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Join our global team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget.  Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

Compensation & Benefits

Total Compensation & Benefits :

  • Pay Rate : $42.31 - $58.17
  • Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • 3 Weeks Vacation
  • Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account
  • Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly treat day, etc.)
  • Employee Development Programs

Major Duties

Senior Electrical Designer leads complex projects by designing and delivering advanced instrumentation solutions and electrical test systems, ensuring every project aligns with rigorous safety standards, reliability goals, and specific customer requirements. In this role you create detailed electrical design documentation—including schematics, cable routing diagrams, panel layouts, bills of materials, and requisition forms—to support seamless project execution and integration.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Lead design projects to deliver advanced solutions and electical test systems;
  • Exhibit mastery in at least one specialized skill area (e.g., IP tester, pneumatic / hydraulic systems, solar tester), with a strong understanding of related technologies.
  • Review and approve drawing packages for design content, accuracy, and safety, ensuring compliance with industry and company standards.
  • Mentor and coach other designers, actively supporting team development and contributing expertise across multiple projects beyond personal workload.
  • Independently schedule and manage own projects, collaborating with project managers to ensure timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Represent the division to customers on-site, leveraging technical expertise to support sales initiatives and strengthen client relationships.
  • Manage customer interactions at a technical level, facilitating smooth project execution and reducing the project manager’s technical workload.
  • Drive continuous improvement by enhancing department methods, practices, and tools, under the direction of the department manager.
  • Proactively identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies and methods relevant to the industry and ATS Test System products.
  • Contribute to the achievement of departmental and company-wide improvement goals, assisting in the development and execution of strategic objectives.
  • Ensure all business activities are conducted with the highest ethical standards and in full compliance with the ATS code of business conduct.
  • Qualifications

    Education :

  • A post-secondary technology diploma or engineering equivalent;
  • Experience :

  • A  minimum of 10 years related electrical design experience including a minimum of 5 years designing electronic test equipment.
  • Complete knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical and the ability to keep abreast of leading-edge instrumentation technology is essential.
  • Health & Safety Requirements

    All employees have the responsibility to work in a healthy and safe manner, report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner, and participate in the safety culture of the organization.

    Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include :

  • Work in conformance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance to legislative requirements
  • 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, defect in any equipment or protective device, and any accidents / incidents to the supervisor
  • Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for assigned tasks
  • Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
  • Assist in investigating accidents / incidents where applicable
  • Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct
  • Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation?

  • Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce
  • We offer a robust total rewards package- Competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Program
  • We provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria, employee referral bonuses and lots more.
  • We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program.
  • The compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job-related knowledge, skills, experience of the selected candidate, as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and / or other benefits. Details of these benefits will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

    This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

    ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary

    The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre‑defined, rule‑based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule‑based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.

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

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