Research Assistant Software Developer Jobs in Ontario

Total Compensation & Benefits

•    Pay Rate: $42.31 - $58.17
•    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 treat day, etc.)
•    Employee Development Programs

Major Duties

Designs and implements custom software based on customer and project requirements. Programming assignments may involve PC and/or PLC’s, and the integration of various third-party instrumentation or data acquisition devices. Integration stage will combine software with associated custom-built machine(s) and involve proving out mechanical, electrical, and software components to produce a fully functional system. Systems span a wide variety of industries and technologies. Work is performed under the supervision, guidance, and direction of more senior software developers and is commensurate with level of ability

•    Develop C# and .NET code for Test Executive and SAMS software products
•    Develop software in C/C++ code for microcontroller hardware targets (Arduino, Raspberry Pi).  Designing software for remote IoT devices 
•    Design and implement SCADA systems using ATS Test software packages, or LabVIEW, or Python.  This includes data collection from PLC, instrumentation, barcode scanners, vision systems, and other 3rd party equipment.
•    Debug and commission test system programs on our shop floor during systems integration stage and then on the customer’s site during installation.  
•    Works with customers, project managers, other software developers, designers, toolmakers, and technicians to solve problems to provide the customer with a complete functional system.
•    Programs should be written in clear concise high-level structured software development languages. Object oriented design methods should be used whenever appropriate so that systems can be easily integrated and enhanced for use in future applications. All procedure methods and data structures should be documented within the source so that other programmers can easily learn to work with the software.
•    Informs customer project personnel regarding documentation and advises them on solving technical problems.
•    Provide customer with training specific to their current project, i.e.: machine operation, programming principles, program functionality and program structure.
•    Willingness to travel up to 25%
•    Ensures that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS code of business conduct.
•    Adhere to all Health and safety rules and procedures
•    Eligibility or registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in Ontario

Education

•    Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering

Experience

•    5 years of professional software engineering experience in production systems; including full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
•    Experience with project and software configuration management processes and tools (e.g. GitHub and Jira)
•    Experience in deciphering TCP/IP, CAN and LIN packet traces
•    Experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) systems
•    Good background in object-oriented programming languages and design methodologies; understanding of C# and .NET code
•    Preferred experience developing real-time data acquisition and control applications written in LabVIEW, Python, or C++
•    Experience with configuration/troubleshooting of instrumentation (power supplies, meters, sensors, safety switches, etc.) using vendor software and interfaces.  Including vision engineering applications
•    Good oral and written communication skills are required, and high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team
•    Ability to manage time and meet deliverable timing is critical

Health & Safety Requirements

All 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.
 
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