Intermediate Control Systems Software Designer

Intermediate Control Systems Software Designer

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

Benefits:

• Compensation: $36.54 to $50.24CAD 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
• Working on challenging engineering projects.
• 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

MAJOR DUTIES:

As a member of a highly motivated dynamic multi-disciplined team you will design and develop world- class automation solutions. Duties involve contributing to machine concepts design of control software integration of software with electrical and mechanical systems process development and machine installation at customer sites worldwide. Programming and integration assignments involve leading-edge technologies and processes utilizing PLCs PCs robotics motion controllers vision systems laser and other controllers.

SPECIFIC 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 customers 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.
• Work 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 (i.e. machine operation programming principles and program structure).
• These responsibilities are subject to change as a function of the individuals abilities.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business 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 with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision.

Health Safety and Environmental

• Ensure that 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 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.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) REQUIREMENTS

• Due to arc flash and shock hazards voltage-rated gloves and 100% cotton long-sleeve shirts must be worn at all times when working on live panels.
• Employees must comply at all times with the specific PPE requirements identified on the ARC Flash and Shock Hazard Warning Labels (see below for your information.) These will be posted at Switchgear locations breaker panels bus ducts and equipment related power drops.
• Please refer to the Workplace Electrical Safety Program for specific details.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Temp
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 36 - 50