Automation Designer - Systems Engineering Co-op

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

Within ATS Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise; to bring products to market faster with the highest quality. Together with our broad product range, financial strength, and global footprint, we provide the best automation solutions to our customers.

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

• Position Title: Automation Designer – Systems Engineering Co-op
• Department: Automation Engineering
• Reports To: Team Lead, Systems Design
• 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:

Work with the ATS Systems Design team to develop, design, and execute automated equipment by collaborating with multiple engineering disciplines to develop automation concepts. Take responsibility for equipment requirements and testing to meet customers’ process needs for automated systems or prototypes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in quote preparation and ensure the automated system concept meets process requirements.
• Lead or assist in defining and refining process and equipment requirements and specifications, and development of automation concepts.
• Support systems engineering analysis and design of all aspects of a machine, such as but not limited to system accuracy, cycle-time, vibration, thermal, metrology/instrumentation, kinematics.
• Create and document specifications such as: machine design and process requirements specifications, and test plans for process characterization and machine acceptance.
• Lead or support design reviews with customers, vendors, and internal design groups
• Review mechanical, electrical and software design concepts as needed to ensure process requirements are met.
• Plan and support coordination of project activities with suppliers of process critical third-party equipment, including conducting acceptance tests and approval.
• Identify and investigate potentially high-risk elements of the system.
• Create simulation models and conduct experiments on high-risk system elements to validate design assumptions.
• Work with the project team and Systems Design team to solve design-related problems.
• Participate in the integration of processes for which they have design responsibilities.
• Conduct and assess machine performance tests of prototype or proof-of-concept machines.

Education:

• Currently enrolled in 2nd year or higher of a Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or Automation Engineering degree at an accredited university

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of kinematics and mechanical design
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab (SolidWorks basics is an asset)
• Statistical analysis (regression, anomaly detection, gage studies)
• Design of experiments, Failure Mode Effect and Analysis
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics (hand on experience is an asset)
• Communication and presentation

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