Controls Engineering Team Lead

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them 

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference?  Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions.  Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges. 

As a Controls Engineering Team Lead – Innovation, you will develop world-class software and control systems for high performance automation equipment. This position will contribute to new and next generation products for SuperTrakTM Conveyance, Symphoni™, Analytics, Feeders, and other industry leading mechatronic technologies. The Innovation Center is an exciting venture developing state of the art technologies within a large, industry-leading, global automation supplier.

Duties include developing software requirements and controls concepts that range from rapid prototypes to production projects. You can lead and execute the software development to full integration of electrical and mechanical systems without a clear direction. You work well in an environment where you collaborate with team members forging solutions that have not existed in the market.

Primary Responsibilities:

•    Lead and support a multi discipline/dynamic team focused on developing impactful technology. 
•    Participate/lead in the concepting and requirements definition of projects with the Innovation R&D Directors, Technology Champions, and Technical Product Managers.
•    Lead software design teams to test, and “fail fast” to iterate through concepts.
•    Mentor other innovation team members to work “outside the box” and avoid limitations normal in operations projects.
•    Provide expert judgment and expertise in the oversight and review of software/technical projects.
•    Lead technical evaluation of innovation technologies in their area of expertise and sign off on project designs and go/no-go & pivot decisions for innovation and product development projects.
•    Provide innovation support to ATS Life Science’s worldwide sites as needed.
•    Provide technical assistance to the rest of the department for area of expertise.
•    Improve the knowledge and capability of other members of the innovation department through mentoring and one on one with direct reports.
•    Participate/Lead in technical software development and implementation across all innovation teams.
•    Be the ATS Innovation expert, at an industry leading level, in one or more areas, including but not limited to Automation Software Development, OT Networking and Automation Mechatronics.
•    Analyzing and understanding LS industry/customer technical requirements while converging proven automation principles with new technologies and approaches. 
•    These responsibilities are subject to change as a function of the individual’s abilities.

•    Support creation and maintenance of labour, material and execution plans for innovation and technology development projects.
•    Support others who are deploying and testing developed systems.
•    Supporting gate proposals as required.
•    Lead or participate in design reviews with internal/external customers, vendors, and internal design groups.
•    Collaborates with members of the Capex Engineering department and other teams to ensure a smooth introduction of innovation technologies on customer projects
 

Education

A post-secondary engineering or computer science degree, diploma or equivalent with an emphasis on software design and Integration.

General Experience

•    Skilled at developing software that is efficient, elegant, robust, and maintainable.
•    Ability to evaluate, recommend and implement new development or deployment technologies.
•    Strong Ability to get to root cause problems and deliver innovative solutions that solve them.
•    Team player able to contribute to meetings, perform code reviews, brainstorm hard problems and step in and contribute when a challenge that need all hands-on deck.
•    Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to document and explain solutions.

Specific Experience

•    Strong programming/software development and problem-solving skills.
•    Experience with PLC programming (BnR, Siemens and Rockwell), Motion control, C/C++, .NET or similar tools.
•    Experience with Agile development practices.
•    Familiar with issue-tracking and revision-control systems.
•    Experience developing and executing tests to verify behavior and performance.
•    Demonstrated ability to perform code reviews.
•    Demonstrated success leading and contributing to new technology development.
•    Experience developing and managing technology development road maps.
•    Demonstrated ability developing and deploying software product documentation.
•    Hands-on experience with lab test equipment is an asset.
•    10+ years with a strong understanding of automation (PLC’s, control systems, electrical/mechanical).
•    Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude – We want someone who will be hands on to solve problems.
•    Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
•    A self-starter with the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
•    1-2 years of leadership experience in a multi discipline environment would be an asset
 

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

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team: 

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.  

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030 

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving   

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS 
 
We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 4% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program 
 
A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.   
   

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