Senior Control Systems Software Designer

Benefits

Compensation: $42.31 to $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

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 motivated, dynamic, multi‑disciplined team, you will design and develop world‑class automation solutions. Duties involve:

Planning and leading projects including oversight of a project team

Responsible for project tracking, milestones and budget for assigned projects, and attending project team meetings

Contributing to machine concepts

Designing control software

Integrating software with electrical and mechanical systems

Mentoring junior members of the controls team

Process development and machine installation at customer sites worldwide

Programming and integration assignments utilizing PLCs, PCs, robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, lasers and other controllers

Specific Responsibilities

Complete yearly assigned department objectives

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 during the system integration stage 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 methods of integrating controls technology, with goals being enhanced safety, functionality and reduced cost

W ork with other members of the control systems design department and other groups to ensure that labor and material budgets as well as scheduled delivery dates are adhered to or improved upon

Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system

Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness

Provide accurate documentation for each project

Advise customer on solving technical problems

Provide customer with training specific to their current project (e.g., machine operation, programming principles and program structure)

These responsibilities are subject to change as a function of the individual’s abilities

Improve the knowledge and capability of other members of the engineering department through mentoring

Lead and update development plans, Skills/Training Matrix and attend 1:1 meetings with leaders

Showcase use of a variety of ABM tools including PDCA, Formal Problem Solving (A3, RCCA), Kaizen, Just‑Do‑It CIs, 5S, 8W and Visual Management (Control Boards)

Meet Team Member level KPIs as assigned (Budget, Schedule, Quality, CI)

Assist with the Team Leader’s responsibilities during their absence and periodically supervise software development and integration effort at a team level, delegating tasks to a team of people

Communicate time estimates and resource requirements on controls tasks to the Team Leader and sometimes to Project managers

Additional Responsibilities

Participate/lead in concepting and requirements definition of a project with the FEOTB team

Develop and verify concept and labour hour budget in quote preparation

Provide expert judgment and expertise in the oversight and review of technical projects

Lead technical evaluation of significant technologies in area of expertise and sign off on project designs

Provide engineering support to ATS worldwide divisions

Provide technical assistance to the rest of the department for area of expertise

Assist in developing design and department standards

Oversee Co‑op students

Ensure that concepts and design of customer solutions maximizes use of standard code

Lead or participate in design reviews with customers, vendors and internal design groups

Assist with continuous improvement efforts within the department

Ensure all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct

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 defects in any equipment or protective device

Ensure that required protective equipment is used for 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

Qualifications Education:

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 capable of working as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision

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.

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 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

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