Senior Control Systems Software Designer (Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7)

Take ownership of assigned software scope and deliver against agreed project loading and milestone commitments.

Operate as a self‑starter , taking initiative to move work forward and resolve issues with minimal supervision.

Support multiple concurrent projects without sacrificing quality or predictability.

Accurately track time to project and indirect codes and communicate risks, scope changes, conflicts, or capacity constraints early and consistently .

Develop software in compliance with approved engineering procedures, quality requirements, and review practices.

7+ years of progressively responsible experience in industrial automation, specializing in controls software design for complex PLC‑ and robot‑based systems.

Demonstrated experience originating and structuring PLC programs , including sequencing, safety behavior, diagnostics, and recovery logic.

Proven ability to independently deliver software scope across concurrent projects with minimal oversight

Strong PLC/software architecture, troubleshooting, and root‑cause problem‑solving skills.

Clear, professional communication in both technical and customer‑facing situations.

Post‑secondary Engineering Degree or Diploma (Electrical, Automation, Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent).

Familiarity with industrial network architectures, including VLAN segmentation, managed switches, and PLC‑based Ethernet networks (PROFINET / EtherNet/IP)

Hands‑on experience with:

Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000, ControlLogix, GuardLogix, FactoryTalk)

Siemens (TIA Portal, S7‑1500, PROFINET / PROFIBUS, distributed safety)

Software programs are clean, well structured, maintainable, and purpose‑built

Integration issues are anticipated and addressed early

Software behaves predictably across normal operation, fault conditions, and recovery

Technical decisions balance quality, schedule, and practical constraints

Work is delivered on schedule and within project budget expectations

Your input is trusted by project teams

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, 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.

The compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job-related knowledge, skills, experience of the selected candidate, as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of these benefits will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

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

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