Electrical Controls Design Engineer - Hardware

Job Description

About ATS Industrial Automation

With 40+ Years of experience bringing excellence to the automation field, ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. We leverage our experience by creating custom automation, repeat automation, and services in industries such as transportation, consumer products and energy.

About the Role

As a Controls Design Engineer you will be the driving force behind bringing ATS’ machines to life. You will be a part of a highly motivated, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working to design and commission world-class automation solutions. You will drive impact in developing machine concepts, designing hardware for electrical/mechanical systems for systems worldwide. You will have the opportunity to design the electrical and pneumatic systems for state-of-the-art automation equipment with PLCs, PCs, Robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, dispense systems, laser systems and other leading-edge technologies.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical and pneumatic schematics specific to customer and project requirements based on standard ATS design approach.
• Create complete electrical schematics including power distribution; motor control; safety; PLC, PC and/or robot I/O; analog I/O; fuse and wire sizing; and detail panel layouts.
• Work directly with customers for concept development and advise customer on solving technical problems.

• Debug and commission electrical / pneumatic systems at our facility and on-site at customer locations.

• Select, test and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, dispense systems and lasers.

• Integrate (off-the-shelf) equipment and electronic components into systems including: network and serial communications, motion control equipment, analog instrumentation, vision inspection systems, electrical and ultrasonic welding equipment and other electrically controlled systems.

• Work with other members of the control systems design and mechanical departments to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, ensure that labor and material budgets are adhered to or improved upon.
• Problem solve alongside designers, toolmakers and electricians to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system.

• Generate and verify I/O lists for use in the shop by programmers and technicians to assist in construction of equipment and systems.

• Follow and contribute to quality program (ex. ISO / NQA) procedures
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures. This includes following LOTO procedures and wearing appropriate PPE

TRAVEL RESPONSIBILITES

• Travel to customer and supplier sites may be required to support sales, applications, design or commissioning activities (less than 10% travel expected).

Qualifications:

Education:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in electrical controls systems design, development with experience in robotics, machine building and automation system environments.
• Strong electrical problem solving skills. Strong programming and mechanical problem solving skills are an asset.
• Thorough understanding and hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics control systems and machine operation.
• Hands-on experience with robotics and control systems is highly desirable.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with the ability to work either independently and part of a team in fast-paced environments