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ATS Industrial Automation · 1 day ago

Senior, Controls Design Engineer

Lewis Center, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

ATS Industrial Automation is a publicly traded global company that specializes in creating complex automation solutions. As a Senior Controls Design Engineer, you will design and commission automation solutions, integrating control software with electrical and mechanical systems while ensuring precision and performance in machine operations.

Industrial Automation

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 (

These responsibilities are subject to change as a function of the individual’s abilities

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

Qualification

PLC programmingRobotics control systemsMachine operationElectrical problem solvingMechanical problem solvingEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

6+ years of experience in engineering design, development, programming and commissioning automated systems, custom machinery or industrial equipment

Strong 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