Mechanical Design
Job in
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
ATS Automation
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Applications - Mechanical Design
Job Description
About our Company:
At ATS Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we design and build innovative, automated solutions for the healthcare industry, including medical device and pharmaceutical companies.
Summary of the Role:
You will be responsible for developing innovative automation solution proposals for the Life Sciences industry. This role requires a highly motivated individual with technical problem solving capabilities, project management skills, and a general business aptitude.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Analyzing and understanding customer’s technical requirementsProposal development planning for on time deliveryManaging a proposal development team including ATS subject matter expertsDeveloping concepts for custom automation solutions including new innovations where possibleCreating machine breakdown structures (from major assemblies to full Bill of Materials) where applicableUnderstanding and managing technical riskSourcing “best-in-class” third party suppliersTraveling to customer sites to review current manufacturing practices/solutions and presenting technical proposalsDeveloping budgets for proposed solutions including estimates for labour and purchased itemsPresenting solutions and costing to senior management for approvals (suggest merging with the purple below’)Participating in sales strategy development with the ATS capture teamsImplementing sales strategies to meet or exceed our capture rate goalsParticipating in pre-bid alignments and presenting at bid review meetings as requiredWriting technical proposalsIdentifying problems and implementing Continuous Improvement initiativesWorking with other ATS businesses on integrated solutionsMay be assigned special projects to support engineering and sales / marketing, as requiredSupporting project launch through knowledge transfer meetingsFor Applications team members with technical designations, your role may shift emphasis to specific technical solutions (eg; Mechanical, Controls, Vision, and/or other automation technologies, etc.)Career Pathing:
Applications will be exposed to both the Sales and Operations side of the business with the following potential career paths available to successful employees;
Innovation, Project Management, Sales, Systems Engineering, Technical, and Leadership roles
Benefits
3-6% employee bonus (based on individual and divisional performance)5% RRSP matchStock purchase planStarting 3 weeks of vacationBenefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending accountHalf-Day FridaysYou'll be working on challenging engineering projects that makes a differenceContinuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation.Health and Safety
Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental proceduresRefrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methodsReport any unsafe conditions or unsafe actsReport defect in any equipment or protective deviceEnsure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasksAttend all required health, safety and environmental trainingReport any accidents/incidents to supervisorAssist in investigating accidents/incidentsRefrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conductQualifications
Education:
A post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical/systems/electrical engineering or equivalent. Previous co-op work term experience to complement school projects and assignments is ideal.
Experience:
While years of experience are neither a requirement nor prerequisite, the preferred candidate must have the required post-secondary education coupled with a strong mechanical aptitude. A working knowledge and/or familiarity with automation, robotics, machine controls, and manufacturing processes are beneficial. Successful candidates have excellent communication skills and present engaging technical solutions with ease. This individual sets themselves apart from others because they understand the big picture…
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