Applications - Mechanical Design

ATS Company: Life Sciences Systems
Requisition ID: 15992
Location: Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7
Date: Dec 8, 2025
Applications - Mechanical Design

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Job Description

About our Company:

At ATS Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we design and build innovative, automated solutions for the healthcare industry, including medical device and pharmaceutical companies.

Summary of the Role:

You will be responsible for developing innovative automation solution proposals for the Life Sciences industry. This role requires a highly motivated individual with technical problem solving capabilities, project management skills, and a general business aptitude.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Analyzing and understanding customer’s technical requirements
Proposal development planning for on time delivery
Managing a proposal development team including ATS subject matter experts
Developing concepts for custom automation solutions including new innovations where possible
Creating machine breakdown structures (from major assemblies to full Bill of Materials) where applicable
Understanding and managing technical risk
Sourcing “best-in-class” third party suppliers
Traveling to customer sites to review current manufacturing practices/solutions and presenting technical proposals
Developing budgets for proposed solutions including estimates for labour and purchased items
Presenting solutions and costing to senior management for approvals (suggest merging with the purple below’)
Participating in sales strategy development with the ATS capture teams
Implementing sales strategies to meet or exceed our capture rate goals
Participating in pre-bid alignments and presenting at bid review meetings as required
Writing technical proposals
Identifying problems and implementing Continuous Improvement initiatives
Working with other ATS businesses on integrated solutions
May be assigned special projects to support engineering and sales / marketing, as required
Supporting project launch through knowledge transfer meetings
For Applications team members with technical designations, your role may shift emphasis to specific technical solutions (eg; Mechanical, Controls, Vision, and/or other automation technologies, etc.)

Career Pathing:

Applications will be exposed to both the Sales and Operations side of the business with the following potential career paths available to successful employees; Innovation, Project Management, Sales, Systems Engineering, Technical, and Leadership roles

Benefits
3-6% employee bonus (based on individual and divisional performance)
5% RRSP match
Stock purchase plan
Starting 3 weeks of vacation
Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account
Half-Day Fridays
You'll be working on challenging engineering projects that makes a difference
Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.
A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation.
Health and Safety

Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
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
Report defect in any equipment or protective device
Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct
Qualifications

Education:

A post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical/systems/electrical engineering or equivalent. Previous co-op work term experience to complement school projects and assignments is ideal.

Experience:

While years of experience are neither a requirement nor prerequisite, the preferred candidate must have the required post-secondary education coupled with a strong mechanical aptitude. A working knowledge and/or familiarity with automation, robotics, machine controls, and manufacturing processes are beneficial. Successful candidates have excellent communication skills and present engaging technical solutions with ease. This individual sets themselves apart from others because they understand the big picture and are capable of diving deep into the details. The ideal candidate is passionate about solving technical challenges and is compelled to beat the competition!

Required Skills:

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in SolidWorks and 2D CAD software
Must have strong written and oral communication skills
Strong MS Excel skills are an asset
Motivated, innovative, and creative individual

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

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

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