Senior Controls Design Engineer (PLCs)

ATS Automation•Orange Township, OH

About The Position

As a Senior Controls Design Engineer with strong PLC control system expertise you will be the driving force behind bringing ATS' machines to life. you will be 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 control software, integrating software into electrical/mechanical systems, process development and ultimately site installations worldwide. You will have the opportunity to program state-of-the-art automation equipment with PLCs, PCs, Robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, dispense systems, laser systems and other leading-edge technologies – with a strong emphasis on PLC and motion control platforms that are central to system performance. This position also offers the added benefit of international travel to support global project deployments.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.
6+ years of experience in engineering design, development, programming and commissioning automated systems, custom machinery or industrial equipment.
Strong PLC programming, mechanical and electrical problem solving skills.
Thorough understanding and hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics control systems and machine operation.
Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with the ability to work either independently and part of a team in fast-paced environments

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with robotics and control systems is highly desirable.

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 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.
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.
Follow and contribute to quality program (ex. ISO / NQA) procedures
Provide customer with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure).
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 to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning and training duties.
This position requires frequent and extended travel, both domestically and internationally. You must be fully prepared to spend significant time at customer and supplier sites, often on short notice, to support system installation, commissioning, and training.
Travel is a core and essential part of this role to support system integration and customer success.
Work in conformance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance to legislative requirements.
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, defects in any equipment or protective device, and any accidents/incidents to the supervisor.
Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for assigned tasks.
Attend all required health, safety and environmental training.
Assist in investigating accidents/incidents where applicable