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ATS Industrial Automation · 3 weeks ago

Intermediate- Controls Design Engineer

Lewis Center, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

ATS Industrial Automation is an industry-leading automation solutions provider with over 40 years of experience. The Controls Design Engineer will design and commission automation solutions, working closely with customers and a multi-disciplinary team to develop machine concepts and hardware for electrical and mechanical systems.

Industrial Automation

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical and pneumatic schematics specific to customer and project requirements based on standard ATS design approach

Create complete electrical schematics including power distribution; motor control; safety; PLC, PC and/or robot I/O; analog I/O; fuse and wire sizing; and detail panel layouts

Work directly with customers for concept development and advise customer on solving technical problems

Debug and commission electrical / pneumatic 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

Integrate (off-the-shelf) equipment and electronic components into systems including: network and serial communications, motion control equipment, analog instrumentation, vision inspection systems, electrical and ultrasonic welding equipment and other electrically controlled systems

Work with mechanical designers during mechanical design reviews to specify sensing devices suitable to applications on factory automation projects

Work with the controls software team to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality and reduced cost

Problem solve alongside designers, toolmakers and electricians to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system

Generate and verify I/O lists for use in the shop by programmers and technicians to assist in construction of equipment and systems

Follow and contribute to quality program (ex. ISO / NQA) procedures

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 may be required to support sales, applications, design or commissioning activities (less than 10% travel expected)

Qualification

Electrical controls designPLCsRoboticsPneumatic systemsMachine operationProgramming skillsEffective communicationProblem solvingTeamwork

Required

Post-secondary degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering

3+ years of experience in electrical controls systems design, development with experience in robotics, machine building and automation system environments

Strong 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