Systems Designer

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

Total Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $32.69-$44.95 per hour 
• Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus 
• Stock Purchase Plan  
• 3 Weeks Vacation  
• Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account  
• Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly snack day, etc.)  
• Employee Development Programs

Major Duties

As a Systems Designer/Engineer - Nuclear you are responsible for learning technical aspects of a project and overseeing systems engineering activities specific to the project. You will work with the customer, ATS project manager, and the ATS design, assembly, and software teams to design the solutions that meet the customer's requirements.

You will get the opportunity to develop into a technical leader by taking on the following 3 roles:

1. Understanding the customer's technology and process and becoming the subject matter expert in the equipment/system.
2. Providing project technical clarity by defining system requirements and validating system capability.
3. Being the technical leader on the system from cradle to launch, guiding the design team in ensuring project technical requirements are met. You will support technical execution of the project, contribute to risk mitigation, and drive improvements in quality, cost, and delivery.

Specific Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expertise

• Learn the customer process and become the local expert in it, to support the design, integration, and verification of the machines/tools/systems.
• Prepare component and system level analysis, calculations, or studies including but not limited to:
      Structural integrity
      Functional capability, drive sizing - speeds, strokes, loads, etc.
      Accuracy, Gauge R&R
      Pressure/flow/heat transfer
      Compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare (or assist in preparation of) technical project documents such as Failure Modes and Effects Analyses and Safety Risk Assessments, ALARA reports, installation/commissioning plans, operating sequence/flowcharts, execution storyboards, operating and maintenance manuals, etc.

Requirements Definition and Verification

• Assist in compiling and documenting design requirements, technical/functional specifications, etc.
• Learn, understand and flow down customer and industry requirements, including applicable codes and standards, to ensure overall machine compliance.
• Prepare vendor technical specifications and interface with vendors of process critical third party equipment, including acceptance testing and buy-off of equipment at vendor site.
• Using tools such as a Verification Matrix, plan for verification of all design/system requirements.
• Lead (or support) requirements verification by evaluating engineering drawings and specifications for conformance to design inputs/requirements, performing analysis (calculations, simulations, etc.) and testing (POP testing, design validation testing, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing).
• Lead (or support) planning of Acceptance Testing, including preparation of test plans, ensuring availability of mock-ups, fixtures, test support equipment, etc., and performing test execution with the customer.

Project Technical Leadership

• Be (or support) the project technical lead in Design Plan preparation, understand responsibilities for implementation, and perform design related activities in accordance with the Design Plan.
• Perform (or assist in) problem solving and coordination of project engineering work.
• Provide project support during system startup, integration and buy-off.
• Lead (or participate in) design reviews with customers, vendors, and internal design groups.
• Lead (or participate in) project technical risk mitigation activities during design stage, preparing CTRAs (concept technical risk assessments), and performing POP (proof of principle) testing.
• Manage (or support the technical lead in managing) project technical risk throughout the project: highlight high risk areas and create mitigation plans to reduce risk.
• Work with ‘process critical’ third party equipment vendors to ensure compliance with requirements and adherence to budget and schedule.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist in activities for product improvements or first-of-a-kind innovations.
• Recognize the onset of technical problems in various disciplines and support development of solutions.
• Coordinate the collection and dissemination of technical information within the company and with the customer.
• Participate in customer meetings and resolve engineering and customer/project management issues.
• Learn and comply with applicable codes and standards, accepted engineering practices, and ATS standards.
• Follow engineering processes and provide feedback to assist in continuous improvement initiatives, including development of standards and procedures.
• Support development of design concepts and labour hours estimates for quote preparation.
• Strictly follow CSA N299/B51/N285/NQA Quality requirements as defined within the ATS QA manuals and procedures.
• Willing to work as a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW), and work in radioactive environments including nuclear site work.

Qualifications

Education:

• A post-secondary degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Systems Design, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, or equivalent.

Experience:

• A thorough understanding of machine design and build, and structured problem solving.
• Competent in mechanical CAD software (SolidWorks preferred), capable of designing tooling from sketches or verbal concepts, with a working knowledge of common machine shop techniques.
• Prior experience in mechanical, electrical, controls or systems engineering support, preferably in an automation environment and with customer interaction is an asset.
• Experience in nuclear tooling/equipment development is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead or work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team.

Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation?

• Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce
• We offer a robust total rewards package- Competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Program
• We provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria, employee referral bonuses and lots more.
• We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program.

The Compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job-related knowledge, skills, experience of the selected candidate, as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of these benefit plans will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

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 personal disability. We would ask those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.

The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre‑defined, rule‑based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule‑based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.

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