{"id":1795268,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ats-corporation-electrical-designer-intermediate","title":"Electrical Designer, Intermediate","company":{"id":58307,"name":"ATS Corporation","domain":"atsautomation.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ats-corporation","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"middle","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Woodbridge, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":48000,"max_usd":82000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":259},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-30T02:01:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-30","last_verified_at":"2026-10-24T03:39:40Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":25,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":25},"description":"Job Description\nTotal Compensation & Benefits\nPay Rate: $36.54 - $50.24\nEligible for Annual Incentive Bonus\nStock Purchase Plan\n3 Weeks Vacation\nHealth Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account\nEmployee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly treat day, etc.)\nEmployee Development Programs\nMajor Duties\nProduces complete instrumentation solutions and electrical Test Systems designs based on customer specifications, and standardized design practices used at ATS Test Systems Inc. Responsible for successful completion of entire projects as part of an assigned project team.\nSpecific Responsibilities\nWorks with applications engineers to help prepare concepts for Test instrumentation.\nWorks with software department, mechanical designers, suppliers and customers during the design process to design a system that will enable the machine to perform its intended function safely and reliably.\nFormulates and produces complete electrical design package which includes detailed schematics, I/O lists, panel layouts, bills of materials based on ATS Test Systems standard specifications, and the customers requirements.\nSpecifies all electrical and controls related hardware and software, and produces requisition forms for material purchases.\nVerifies that electrical design package is complete, accurate and safe based on sound design practices and accepted standards, and that the I/O lists meet program requirements prior to issue to shop floor.\nIntegrates third party equipment and instrumentation. Examples include field i/o using industrial communication protocols, motion control products, transducers, and signal conditioners.\nWorks with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers, and technicians on the shop floor to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete functional system. Responsible for the “Make it work” portion of projects including instrument validation, and machine capability studies.\nMember of the integration and commissioning team. Assists in final setup, and operator training at the customers facility.\nWorks with other members of the electrical design department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating technology.\nProvides customers with training specific to their current project. Ie: Electrical hardware, Machine operation, Programming principles, Program functionality, and Program Structure.\nEnsures that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS code of business conduct.\nAdhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.\nAreas for potential growth:\nNot all designers become competent in all areas listed here. It is expected that over the course of 3-5 yrs that each test systems electrical designer will learn some of the skills listed below\nNoise, Vibration, Harshness (NVH) testing,\nLeak test (Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Helium mass)\nMechanical properties test (Strain, force torque)\nElectrical properties test (Current, Voltage, Quiescent current)\nSolar panel test\nVision system programming/integration. (ATS Smart vision, Cognex)\nATS Test standard product dashboard (Automotive) test development\nPID tuning for Servo, temperature, flow and/or pressure\nPCB board design\nPLC programming (AB SLC, AB control logix, Siemens S7, Beckhoff twincatt)\nATS Test executive custom script level programming\nMicroprocessor programming and integration including JTAG.\nQualifications\nEducation:\nA post-secondary technology diploma or engineering degree or equivalent, specializing in electronics, electrical or controls technology.\nExperience:\n3-5 years of relevant experience in electrical design, electrical engineering, or industrial automation environments.\nExperience designing systems incorporating instrumentation for use in measuring part variables for the purpose of product quality.\nA working knowledge of AutoCAD or Eplan and the ability to keep abreast of leading-edge instrumentation technology is essential.\nGood verbal communication skills. Able to deal with customers and other personnel.\nAble to complete tasks with minimal supervision.\nExcellent problem solving skills.\nWilling to work overtime\nWilling to travel, this role may require travel up to 20% of the time, including occasional domestic and international travel. Travel assignments may be up to 2-3 weeks in duration.\nHealth & Safety Requirements\nAll employees have the responsibility to work in a healthy and safe manner, report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner, and participate in the safety culture of the organization.\nEmployee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:\nWork in conformance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance to legislative requirements\nRefrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods\nReport any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts, defect in any equipment or protective device, and any accidents/incidents to the supervisor\nEnsure that the required protective equipment is used for assigned tasks\nAttend all required health, safety and environmental training\nAssist in investigating accidents/incidents where applicable\nRefrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct\nJoin our team at ATS Test where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.\nATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. The ATS Test Division specializes in developing custom in-process and End-of-Line Test Systems to meet and exceed the customer’s needs. We are part of the Industrial Automation group with a strong focus on EV products including battery cell, module and pack leak and functional testing but also serve other industries including the Life Sciences group, Aerospace Industry, traditional automotive, specialty products and the growing Fuel Cell market.\nATS Test provides PC based solutions for complex test systems that need high accuracy, high data collection and advanced analysis. Our core competencies include electrical functional testing, electro-mechanical testing, pneumatic and hydraulic leak and flow testing.\nWhy should you join ATS Industrial Automation?\nBe a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce\nWe offer a robust total rewards package- Competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Program\nWe provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, employee referral bonuses and lots more\nWe are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program\nThe 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 benefit plans will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.\nThis role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.\n\nATS 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 personal disability. We would ask those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.\nThe ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre-defined, rule-based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule-based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. 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