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.

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.

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.

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, and 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.

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.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Perform other specific duties or projects, as assigned.