About the role

Intermediate Control Systems Software Designer at ATS designing and developing automation solutions. Responsibilities include debugging, commissioning systems, and training customers.

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, during the system integration stage and then 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 the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality and reduced cost.
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 (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure).

A post-secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent, specializing in mechanical, electrical, systems or computer engineering.
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.