Senior Control Hardware Designer

ATS Automation•Orange Township, OH

16d

About The Position

ATS Industrial Automation is expanding its nuclear division into the US and provides automation tooling for nuclear new builds, refurbishment, operations, and maintenance. The Controls Design Engineer designs and commissions automation solutions as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role develops machine concepts and hardware for electrical and mechanical systems, and designs electrical and pneumatic systems for automation equipment incorporating technologies such as PLCs, PCs, robotics, motion controllers, vision, dispensing, and laser systems. The position involves working with customers and internal teams to deliver functional automation systems, meet project budgets and schedules, document work accurately, and follow and contribute to quality procedures. Travel to customer and supplier sites may be required for sales, applications, design, or commissioning activities.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.
At least 6 years of experience in electrical controls systems design and development, including experience in robotics, machine building, and automation system environments.
Strong electrical problem-solving skills.
Thorough understanding of and hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics control systems, and machine operation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in fast-paced environments.

Nice To Haves

Strong programming and mechanical problem-solving skills.
Hands-on experience with robotics and control systems.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical and pneumatic schematics based on customer and project requirements and ATS standard design approaches.
Debug and commission electrical and pneumatic systems at ATS facilities and customer sites.
Select, test, and integrate hardware and software components, including robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, dispensing systems, and lasers.
Collaborate with control systems design and other groups to improve controls integration methods, safety, functionality, and cost.
Help ensure labor and material budgets and scheduled delivery dates are met or improved upon.
Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers, and electricians to solve problems and deliver complete, functional automation systems.
Provide accurate project documentation.
Advise customers on technical problem solving.
Follow and contribute to quality program procedures, such as ISO and NQA.
Travel to customer and supplier sites as needed to support sales, applications, design, or commissioning activities.