Innovation Consultant Co-opStudents MUST upload a transcript with previous work term ratings (if applicable). Applications missing required documents may not be considered.This role is posted until May 25th at 11:59pm.Within ATS Life Sciences Systems, we custom design, build, and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise; to bring productsto market faster with the highest quality. Together with our broad product range, financial strength, and global footprint, we provide the best automation solutions to our customers.Our Innovations team is looking for a motivated and ambitious student who thrives in a challenging but rewarding environment. Join our team!Position Title: Innovation Consultant Co-opDepartment: ATS Life Sciences TechnologyReports To: Director, New Innovations and TechnologyDuration: 8 or 12 months (September – April or August)Location: Onsite (Cambridge, ON)Range: 20.44 – 30.43Why Join ATS?Be a part of a global organization that is an industry‐leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companiesWorking on challenging engineering projectsA chance to contribute to something bigger – advancing the future of healthcare through automationWork with other bright, talented people and discover opportunities for professional growthComprehensive training including formal study and mentoring within your teamSubsidized breakfast and lunch daily; free gourmet beverages – coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Plus, treat day is every other week!Half‐Day FridaysAbility to participate in a variety of charitable eventsSocial club that offers social events throughout the yearFully equipped production facilities that are clean, quiet and climate controlledATS 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.Job DescriptionJob Summary: This role is to support the development of new technology for ATS Life Science. The Innovation Consultant Co‐op will support the development of the innovation and patent pipelines. The role will include researching internal and external technology, assisting with the determination of what technologies ATS should invest in and developing the processes and requirements to transfer existing innovations to either commercial projects or commercial products.Job ResponsibilitiesDeveloping the Innovation Funnel:Seek to find new trends and gaps in the industrial automation industry.Conduct research within the organization and the automation industry, analyze the findings, and generate insights to identify new approaches.Determine the requirements and scope of rapid prototypes to advance innovation ideas and opportunities.Work with finance and the innovation execution team to prepare the justifications for innovation development spend.Work directly with idea owners to help develop and present those ideas to the organization for approval.Initial rapid prototyping of innovation ideas.Work with Patent Agents to design to develop IP protection and patents.Commercialization of Innovations:Developing recommendations and processes for the implementation of new innovation solutions within projects or products.Assist in measuring the impact of the innovation solutions.Determining gaps in innovation adoption and determining the methods to address adoption issues and gaps.Partnerships:Engage customers to understand their innovation roadmaps,



identifying opportunities for joint development.Facilitating the development of new partnerships.General:Ensure that all business activities are performed with highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.Adheres to all health and safety rules and procedures.Education:Working towards a post‐secondary degree, diploma or equivalent, specializing in electrical, mechatronics, mechanical or controls engineering or Science or Life Sciences.Required Skills:Project management and organizational skillsCollaborative and networking skillsForward‐thinkingProblem‐solving skills with an ability to look at current ways of doing thingsAdaptable to trying new thingsResearch and analysis skillsMechanical, electrical and/or mechatronics Engineering skills/experienceCan drive results through others and work with a variety of people and personalities while adapting to changing conditions and unexpected obstacles.An understanding of how to develop new technology and manage through the innovation cycle.Product design and product lifecycle experience is an asset.Health, Safety and EnvironmentalAll employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.Health, Safety and Environment include:Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental proceduresRefrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout‐tagout methodsReport any unsafe conditions or unsafe actsReport defect in any equipment or protective deviceEnsure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasksAttend all required health, safety and environmental trainingReport any accidents/incidents to supervisorAssist in investigating accidents/incidentsRefrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Innovation Consultant Co-Op - C$20.4 - C$30.4 An Hour (Cambridge)
🏢 ATS Life Sciences Systems
📍 Cambridge