Intermediate Systems Designer

About ATS Industrial Automation

Role overview

Major duties and responsibilities

• Learn customer processes and become the local expert supporting design, integration, and verification of machines, tools, and systems.
• Prepare component- and system-level analyses, calculations, or studies covering structural integrity, functional capability, drive sizing, accuracy, Gauge R&R, pressure, flow, heat transfer, and applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare or support FMEAs, Safety Risk Assessments, ALARA reports, installation and commissioning plans, operating sequence flowcharts, execution storyboards, and operating and maintenance manuals.
• Compile and document design requirements and technical or functional specifications; understand and flow down customer and industry requirements.
• Prepare vendor technical specifications and coordinate process-critical third-party equipment, vendor acceptance testing, and equipment buy-off.
• Plan requirements verification using tools such as a Verification Matrix; review drawings and specifications and conduct analysis, simulation, and testing.
• Lead or support proof-of-principle, design-validation, factory-acceptance, and site-acceptance testing.
• Plan acceptance testing, prepare test plans, arrange mock-ups, fixtures, and test equipment, and execute tests with the customer.
• Lead or support design-plan preparation and project engineering problem solving and coordination.
• Support startup, integration, and buy-off; lead design reviews with customers, vendors, and internal design groups.
• Lead technical risk mitigation, prepare concept technical risk assessments, conduct proof-of-principle testing, and manage project risk and mitigation plans.
• Work with process-critical third-party equipment vendors to support compliance with project requirements.

Compensation and benefits

• The posting lists a pay rate of $40.38–$55.53 but does not specify a pay cadence.
• Benefits listed include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, a stock purchase plan, three weeks of vacation, health care benefits, a $600 health care spending account, employee events, and development programs.

Requirements

• Learn and understand the customer's technology, process, and equipment or system to serve as a project subject-matter expert.
• Define and document system requirements, technical and functional specifications, and applicable customer and industry requirements.
• Prepare or support component- and system-level analyses, calculations, or studies, including structural integrity, functional capability, drive sizing, accuracy, pressure, flow, and heat transfer.
• Apply applicable codes and standards to ensure machine and system compliance.
• Prepare or assist with project documents such as FMEAs, Safety Risk Assessments, ALARA reports, commissioning plans, operating materials, and manuals.
• Plan and conduct requirements verification through engineering drawing and specification reviews, analysis, simulation, and testing.
• Coordinate with customers, project managers, design, assembly, and software teams, as well as vendors.