[misc.jobs.offered] UNIX people wanted in KW

mberkley@watsup.UUCP (11/27/87)

         
These are the positions that ATS is actively seeking people for:

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  C LANGUAGE PROGRAMMERS 

       Automation Tooling Systems requires experienced C language 
       programmers to develop software modules for our customers. 

         Typical projects include: 

        * Interfaces to industrial robots. 
        * Interfaces to automation equipment such as high speed 
          IC placement machines. 
        * Communication gateways to mini and mainframe 
          computers. 
        * Drivers for protocols such as TCP/IP. 
        * Development of specialized languages for automation, 
          including rule based languages. 

         
  QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 


  EDUCATION 

        * A degree in Computer Science plus two years of 
          experience, or: 

        * A degree in Engineering, Physics or other science 
          discipline plus five years of software development 
          experience in a high level language such as "C" or 
          Pascal. 

       Non-degree candidates will be required to demonstrate their 
       software development ability. 


  EXPERIENCE 

       No specific work related experience is required, however the 
       following types of experience are advantageous. 

        * On-the-job experience with the "C" language and UNIX 
          or QNX operating systems. 

        * Experience with communications protocols and/or 
          exposure to the OSI model. 

        * Real-time programming experience in electro or 
          electro/mechanical systems involving hardware 
          peripherals. 

        * Work in a related field such as automation, or process 
          control. A strong manufacturing engineering 
          background is an asset. 


  About ATS 

       Automation Tooling Systems is Canada's largest robotics 
       systems house. It enjoys a position in the top ten of 
       robotics systems houses in North America. At ATS you'll work 
       side by side with our professional programmers to develop 
       robotic based applications for our customers. Our customer 
       base includes many Fortune 100 companies. We presently have a 
       staff of 30 professional programmers. Our development 
       environment consists of a 70 node QNX local area network, and 
       a DEC VAX mini-computer. 

         The company is located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. 
       Kitchener has a population of 150,000 people, and is located 
       adjacent to its sister city Waterloo. The city of Waterloo 
       boasts two universities, one of which is known world wide for 
       its work in software development. 

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  SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORS 

       We require experienced programmers to identify and develop 
       specialized software tools for our in-house and field users. 
       Additionally, candidates will be required to assist in the 
       support of our local area network and mini-computer based 
       systems. Systems include a 70 node QNX local area network, 
       and a DEC VAX mini-computer. 


  Software Tool Development 

       Examples of tools already identified, but not yet developed, 
       are: 

        * Electronic conference system. 
        * Fully implemented "help" command. 
        * ARCNET/ETHERNET bridge. 
        * Archive system. 
        * Continuous, realtime, backup system. 
        * UNIX style spelling checker. 

         ATS is committed to the support of its in-house and field 
       users. We have already written over 100 development and user 
       support tools. 


  System Maintenance 

       The position is responsible for the following systems 
       maintenance functions. 

        * Maintain the system's backup facility. 
        * Monitor network performance, correct performance 
          problems. 
        * Install new software packages. 
        * Provide for modem dial-in and dial-out services. 
        * Support wide area network. 
        * Answer questions from developers concerning system 
          usage. Assist developers with system related 
          problems. 
        * Provide for the security of the system. 

            
  EXPERIENCE 

       Candidates to this position must have a strong background in 
       UNIX or QNX based multi-tasking architectures. Experience in 
       the "C" programming language is also required. 

         
  ABOUT ATS 

       Automation Tooling Systems is Canada's largest robotics 
       systems house. It enjoys a position in the top ten of 
       robotics systems houses in North America. At ATS you'll work 
       side by side with our professional programmers to develop 
       robotic based applications for our customers. Our customer 
       base includes many fortune 100 companies. We presently have a 
       staff of 30 professional programmers. 

         The company is located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. 
       Kitchener has a population of 150,000 people, and is located 
       adjacent to its sister city Waterloo. The city of Waterloo 
       boasts two universities, one of which is known world wide for 
       its work in software development. 

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If you are interested in either of these positions please call John
Dykstra at (519) 744-4400, or write to:
       
       ATS,
       80 Alpine Road,
       Kitchener, Ontario.
       N2E 1A1
       
       Atten: Personnel Department