Product Development Engineering Co-op

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This role is posted until May 18th at 11:59pm.

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is the ATS SuperTrak team - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing SuperTrak team! We are a division of the ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, and we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions.

Be part of the change. Help us build better automation.

From concept to deployment, our team is focused on helping our customers realize the connection between Smart Conveyance and higher performing automation.

Our SuperTrak Engineering team is looking for a motivated and ambitious student who thrives in a challenging but rewarding environment. Join our team!

• Position Title: Product Development Engineering Co-op
• Department: SuperTrak Engineering
• Reports To: Engineering Manager - NPI & Product Support
• Duration: 4 or 8 months (September – December or April)
• Location: Cambridge, ON (Onsite)
• Range: $20.44 - $30.43

Why Join ATS?

• Be a part of a global organization that is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies
• Working on challenging engineering projects
• A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation
• Work with other bright, talented people and discover opportunities for professional growth
• Comprehensive training including formal study and mentoring within your team
• Subsidized breakfast and lunch daily; free gourmet beverages - coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Plus, treat day is every other week!
• Receive five vacation days
• Half-Day Fridays
• Ability to participate in a variety of charitable events
• Social club that offers social events throughout the year
• Fully equipped production facilities that are clean, quiet and climate controlled

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.

Job Description

Job Summary:

ATS is focused on growing our market leading position to continue driving growth. In order to do that, we’re looking for passionate people with an entrepreneurial spirit to help us take on this massive opportunity as we help the world transform the way they build better automation

The Product Development Engineering Co-op will work primarily within the Mechanical Engineering Team and in collaboration with the Manufacturing Engineering team to support the development of the SuperTrak linear motion automation platform. The role will support the progression of product development projects through late-stage mechanical and electrical design, into prototyping, testing, and through preparations for manufacturing, all following an established New Product Introduction or ‘NPI’ framework. This role is ideal for the individual who wants experience in a full-scope product development process with the opportunity to be involved in some of the most critical aspects of bringing new and exciting technology products to market.

This role requires up to 10% travel, primarily between ATS facilities within Cambridge, ON. Individuals must be eligible to travel when needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support automation product development projects in a multidisciplinary team including software, electrical design, electronics design, mechanical design, and mechanical assembly.
• Create and maintain multiple project plans on an ongoing basis, producing detailed and accurate weekly project status reports.
• Coordinate project timelines and deliverables with all project stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews and facilitate design changes to improve quality, workability, and reduce cost.
• Assist in developing production processes to meet stated production volumes, including completion of time studies for various production processes.
• Conceptualize, evaluate, and maintain current and proposed plant layouts in DraftSight/AutoCAD.
• Develop equipment, jigs and fixtures list and support costing and procurement efforts.
• Assist in Jigs and Fixture design to support production processes using SolidWorks.
• Work with Engineering and Production Team Leads to build and test prototypes during the product qualification phase.
• Produce and update process documentation in the form of drawings or instructions, using Solidworks, DraftSight, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bill of Material and routing creation and maintenance in MRP system.
• Implement Engineering Changes though the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process.

Education:

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program including Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Robotics or Mechatronics Engineering.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of Solidworks, DraftSight, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Communication and coordination skills using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Project.
• An ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment.

Health, Safety, and 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