Electrical Controls Design Engineer - Hardware (Industrial Automation)

Location: Lewis Center, OH, US; customer and supplier site travel may be required, with less than 10% travel expected.

Company

ATS Industrial Automation is a publicly traded global automation solutions provider that designs, builds, and services mission-critical automated assembly and test systems for mobility, nuclear, specialty automation, transportation, consumer products, and energy industries.

What you will do

• Design electrical and pneumatic schematics for customer and project requirements, including power distribution, motor control, safety, PLC/PC/robot I/O, analog I/O, fusing, wiring, and panel layouts.
• Develop machine concepts and electrical hardware for automated equipment using PLCs, PCs, robotics, motion controllers, vision, dispense, laser, and other control technologies.
• Work with customers on concept development and technical problem solving.
• Debug and commission electrical and pneumatic systems at the facility and customer sites.
• Select, test, and integrate robots, sensors, motion controllers, vision systems, analog devices, lasers, welding equipment, communications, and other electrically controlled components.
• Generate and verify I/O lists, collaborate with controls and mechanical teams, support quality procedures, and help maintain labor and material budgets.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical controls systems design and development 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 verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to follow health and safety rules, including LOTO procedures and appropriate PPE requirements.

Nice to have

• Strong programming and mechanical problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with robotics and control systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a multidisciplinary automation team developing complex systems for customers worldwide.
• Flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, an employee referral program, and safety shoe programs.
• Competitive starting salary, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, health benefits, 401(k) matching, an employee incentive bonus program, and an optional employee share purchase program.
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional growth and internal promotion.