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Apera AI · 2 months ago

Roboticist – Vision-Guided Robotics (VGR)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

CAD$100K/yr - CAD$130K/yr

3+ years exp

Apera AI is an innovative startup based in Vancouver, specializing in robotics, AI, and machine vision technologies. They are seeking a Roboticist to design, integrate, and test robotic applications powered by their vision systems, facilitating the transition of intelligent robots from lab environments to real manufacturing settings.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerMachine LearningManufacturingSoftware

Responsibilities

Design and optimize robot programs using Apera Vue vision outputs for precise pick-and-place and motion control

Work with leading industrial robot brands — ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa, and Universal Robots — using languages such as RAPID, KAREL, and TP to create and refine robot motion driven by real-time vision data

Integrate end-of-arm tooling (EOATs), mounts, and fixtures using CAD tools like SolidWorks, ensuring design intent matches real-world performance

Build and test complete robotic cells in our Vancouver lab, validating accuracy, repeatability, and responsiveness through structured experiments

Lead calibration and reliability validation — developing and documenting calibration procedures, motion profiles, and best practices that ensure ±0.2 mm accuracy and repeatable robot performance

Support customer deployments by diagnosing and solving field issues quickly and effectively, performing structured root cause analysis, and closing feedback loops with product and vision teams

Collaborate closely with vision, software, and product teams to align mechanical, electrical, and vision integration into cohesive, production-ready systems

Lead structured lab tests to measure cycle time, precision, and vision-to-motion reliability — turning experimental setups into scalable production solutions

Qualification

Robotics engineeringVision-guided roboticsIndustrial robot programmingMechanical designDebugging skillsAutomation deploymentTroubleshooting skillsPython scriptingCross-functional collaborationCommunication skills

Required

3–5 years of hands-on robotics, mechatronics, or automation engineering experience

Proficiency in at least one industrial robot language (RAPID, KAREL, TP, etc.)

Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for robotic and vision-guided systems

Experience deploying or supporting automation in production environments

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Experience integrating vision-guided robotics, including hand-eye calibration (TCP, camera-to-robot) and cycle time optimization

Comfort analyzing motion profiles, calibration data, and field logs to drive system reliability improvements

Preferred

Mechanical design experience using CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)

Familiarity with asynchronous robot processes and AI-assisted calibration tools is an asset

Hands-on experience with vision-guided robotics, calibration, or pose estimation systems

Experience with field deployments, bin-picking, or system commissioning

Python scripting or familiarity with robot/vision APIs

Understanding of TCP calibration stack-up and quantifying system accuracy

A passion for solving hard mechanical–vision challenges that exist only in production environments

Benefits

Equity for every employee — you share in what we build.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.

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