Systems Designer/Engineer, Nuclear in Cambridge

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. 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.

Total Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay Rate: $32.69 - $44.95 per hour
• Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 3 Weeks Vacation
• Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly snack day, etc.)
• Employee Development Programs

Role Overview:

As a Systems Designer/Engineer - Nuclear you are responsible for learning technical aspects of a project and overseeing systems engineering activities specific to the project. You will work with the customer, ATS project manager, and the ATS design, assembly, and software teams to design the solutions that meet the customer's requirements. You will get the opportunity to develop into a technical leader by taking on the following roles:

• Understanding the customer's technology and process and becoming the subject matter expert in the equipment/system.
• Providing project technical clarity by defining system requirements and validating system capability.
• Being the technical leader on the system from cradle to launch, guiding the design team in ensuring project technical requirements are met.

You will support technical execution of the project, contribute to risk mitigation, and drive improvements in quality, cost, and delivery.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expertise: Learn the customer process and become the local expert in it, to support the design, integration, and verification of the machines/tools/systems. Prepare component and system level analysis, calculations, or studies including but not limited to:
• Structural integrity
• Functional capability, drive sizing - speeds, strokes, loads, etc.
• Accuracy, Gauge R&R
• Pressure/flow/heat transfer
• Compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare (or assist in preparation of) technical project documents such as Failure Modes and Effects Analyses and Safety Risk Assessments, ALARA reports, installation/commissioning plans, operating sequence/flowcharts, execution storyboards, operating and maintenance manuals, etc.

• Requirements Definition and Verification: Assist in compiling and documenting design requirements, technical/functional specifications, etc. Learn, understand and flow down customer and industry requirements, including applicable codes and standards, to ensure overall machine compliance. Prepare vendor technical specifications and interface with vendors of process critical third party equipment, including acceptance testing and buy-off of equipment at vendor site. Using tools such as a Verification Matrix, plan for verification of all design/system requirements. Lead (or support) requirements verification by evaluating engineering drawings and specifications for conformance to design inputs/requirements, performing analysis (calculations, simulations, etc.) and testing (POP testing, design validation testing, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing). Lead (or support) planning of Acceptance Testing, including preparation of test plans, ensuring availability of mock-ups, fixtures, test support equipment, etc., and performing test execution with the customer.

• Project Technical Leadership: Be (or support) the project technical lead in Design Plan preparation, understand responsibilities for implementation, and perform design related activities in accordance with the Design Plan. Perform (or assist in) problem solving and coordination of project engineering work. Provide project support during system startup, integration and buy-off. Lead (or participate in) design reviews with customers, vendors, and internal design groups. Lead (or participate in) project technical risk mitigation activities during design stage, preparing CTRAs (concept technical risk assessments), and performing POP (proof of principle) testing. Manage (or support the technical lead in managing) project technical risk throughout the project: highlight high risk areas and create mitigation plans to reduce risk.

Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Work in conformance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance to legislative requirements.
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods.
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts, defect in any equipment or protective device, and any accidents/incidents to the supervisor.
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for assigned tasks.
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training.
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents where applicable.
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct.

Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation?

• Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce.
• 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, subsidised 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.

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