Senior Mechanical Designer Jobs

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.
At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.
Major Duties

• Prepare concepts and complete design work through the whole design process.
• Investigate alternative design methods and improve existing methods based on direction from the Manager of Mechanical Design.
• Mentor less experienced designers.
• Prepare and present internal and external design reviews.
• Check the work of other designers.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS code of business conduct.
• Draft working drawings, detail drawings and bills of materials for equipment, subassemblies or product, using AutoCad and Solid Works.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
• Attend and present design reviews.
• Examine project instructions and drawings to determine test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment and problems involved in designing, changing or rearranging materials.
• Review electrical requirements with Electrical Designers.
• Manage project documentation, including quotes, cost sheets, correspondence, requisitions, drawings, schedules, etc.
• Formalize and update drawing documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs.
• Check drawings for accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques, finishes ,hardness, etc.
• Assist in developing design and department standards.
• Adhere to the ISO Operating Procedures for the Mechanical Design and Fabrication departments.
• Lead the mechanical design effort on various projects delegating tasks to other Mechanical Designers.
• Must understand the 5S principles and their importance.
• Liaison with customers and in-house technical and engineering staff.
• Communicate time estimates and resource requirements on design tasks to the Manager of Mechanical Design and project Managers.
• Create drawings of existing tooling through the use of precision measuring devices such as verniers and micrometers.
• Maintain project schedule, making use of earned value system to track progress.
• Analyze engineering drawings, and specifications to determine shape, dimensions, hardness etc. in the development of equipment, processes and products.
• Provide assistance during the manufacture of parts, bench and floor assembly, debug and integration.
• Assist in implementing or achieving corporate and department objectives (i.e. new developments, policies, etc.).
• Design and detail parts and assemblies related to test and assembly automation equipment.
• Liaison with vendors for technical information and specifications.
• Ensure that the flow of information (IO, Timing Charts, etc.) to the Controls Department is completed as required.
• Determine tools, fixtures and equipment to be used in fabrication and assembly of components and complete assemblies.

Qualifications
Education:

• Post Secondary school diploma or degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering or equivalent.

Experience:

• A working knowledge of Solidworks, Autocad.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in custom automation and testing.

Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation?

• We offer a robust total rewards package- Competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Program
• We provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria, employee referral bonuses and lots more.
• We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program.
• Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce

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