ATS Life Sciences – we set trends. We don’t follow the trends; we create them. If you want to be part of a team that makes a tangible difference, join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team. Within Life Sciences Systems, we custom design, build, and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. Our solutions help improve the quality of life for people worldwide, and our clients trust us to resolve their production challenges when there is no room for error.
Control Systems Software Designer
We’re looking for a creative problem‑solver who can electrical engineer smart control software that drives efficiency, precision, and automation innovation.
What's In It For You
Benefits
- 3‑6% employee bonus (based on individual and divisional performance)
- 5% RRSP match
- Stock purchase plan
- Starting 3 weeks of vacation
- Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account
- Half‑Day Fridays
- A clean, quiet, temperature‑controlled work environment so you can focus on what you do best
- Protective gear reimbursement
- Working on challenging engineering projects
- Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities
- A chance to advance 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. Detrims include contributing to machine concepts, designing control software, integrating software with electrical and mechanical systems, process development, and machine installation at customer sites worldwide. Programming and integration assignments involve leading‑edge technologies such as PLCs, PCs, robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, lasers, and other controllers.
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 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 integration methods, aiming for enhanced safety, functionality, and cost reduction.Ensure that labor and material budgets, as well as scheduled delivery dates, are adhered to or improved upon.Collaborate with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers, and electricians to solve problems, delivering a complete, functional automation system.Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.Document each project accurately.Advise customers on solving technical problems.Provide training specific to the current project (e.g., machine operation, programming principles, and program structure).These responsibilities are subject to change according to the individual’s abilities.Position Travel Requirement
Position requires ability to travel internationally if needed (10‑15% of the year).
Health, Safety and Environmental
All employees must work safely and report any health, safety, or environmental concern to a manager or supervisor promptly.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 lock‑out / tag‑out methods.Report any unsafe conditions or acts.Report defects in any equipment or protective device.Use required protective equipment for assigned tasks.Attend all required health, safety, and environmental training.Report any accidents or incidents to a supervisor.Assist in investigating accidents or 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.
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 with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.If you’re excited about this role but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.
Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team
We value our PEOPLE – we continuously develop, engage, empower, and energize our team.What we do MATTERS – our Life Sciences projects improve lives worldwide; ATS is committed to carbon neutrality by 2030.Innovation and problem‑solving are at our core – we challenge conventional thinking and promote creative solutions.We prioritize internal growth and development with tuition reimbursement, development programs, and promotion from within.We offer COMPETITIVE total rewards – including salary, overtime, vacation, incentive bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.We create a place to BELONG – celebrating differences and ensuring equal opportunities for growth.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. If assistance is needed, please notify our offices as soon as possible.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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