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