ATS Company: Life Sciences Systems

Requisition ID: 15666

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Date: Oct 7, 2025

Control Systems Software Designer - Senior

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Job Description

As a member of a highly motivated, dynamic, multi-disciplined team, you will design and develop world-class automation solutions. Duties involve:

• Planning and leading projects including oversight of a project team
• Responsible for project tracking, project milestones and project budget for assigned project including attending project team meetings
• Contributing to machine concepts
• Design of control software
• Integration of software with electrical and mechanical systems
• Mentoring more junior members of the controls team
• Process development and machine installation at customer sites worldwide
• Programming and integration assignments involve leading-edge technologies and processes utilizing PLC’s, PC’s, robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, laser and other controllers.

Specific Responsibilities

Complete yearly assigned department objectives

• 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.

• 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 individual’s abilities.

• Improve the knowledge and capability of other members of the engineering department through mentoring.

• Responsible to work with leader on development plan, updating Skills/Training Matrix and attending 1:1 meetings.

• Responsible for advancing self-knowledge, and demonstrating the use of a variety of ABM tools including but not limited to: PDCA, Formal Problem Solving (A3, RCCA), Kaizen, Just-Do-It CIs, 5S, 8W, Visual Management (Control Boards)

• Responsible for meeting Team Member level KPIs as assigned. (Budget, Schedule, Quality, CI)

• Assist with the Team Leader’s responsibilities during their absence and periodically supervise the software development and integration effort on at a team level delegating tasks to a team of people.

• Responsible for communicating time estimates and resource requirements on controls tasks to the Team Leader and at times the Project managers.

At times will be asked to periodically assist with:

• Participate/lead in the concepting and requirements definition of a project with the FEOTB team.
• Develop and verify concept and labour hour’s budget in quote preparation.
• Provide expert judgment and expertise in the oversight and review of technical projects.
• Lead technical evaluation of significant technologies in their area of expertise, and sign off on project designs
• Provide engineering support to ATS’ worldwide divisions.
• Provide technical assistance to the rest of the department for area of expertise.
• Will assist in developing design and department standards.
• Oversees Co-op students
• Ensure that the concepts and design of customer solutions maximizes the use of standard code.
• Lead or participate in design reviews with customers, vendors and internal design groups.
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts within the department.

Conduct

• 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.

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

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary