Job Title

A stealth-mode innovator in industrial AI and automation is scaling up and seeking a Systems Design Engineer to lead the architecture and design of intelligent vision systems. This role bridges the gap between machine learning software and real-world factory environmentsoffering a unique opportunity to define and own end-to-end solutions that deliver meaningful impact in manufacturing optimization, safety, and quality assurance. This is a hybrid opportunity for candidates located in the Greater Toronto Area, with some travel flexibility to customer sites across North America. Youll be joining a team of elite engineers and technologists from leading research and enterprise backgrounds, all passionate about transforming industrial systems using next-generation AI. Key Responsibilities Design and lead the architecture of integrated vision and automation systems for industrial environments. Translate complex client and product requirements into full-system designs covering hardware, software, networking, and controls. Own system architecture decisions and define scalable reference frameworks for production deployment. Validate design reliability and manufacturability through rigorous standards and internal review. Act as the technical authority for system interfaces and implementation feasibility. Partner closely with field deployment, machine learning, and software teams to ensure practical system execution. Support sales and customer success teams with technical input on feasibility and solution scoping. Document system decisions, design tradeoffs, and technical justifications for internal and external stakeholders. What You Bring: Bachelor''''s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Systems, or related field. Deep experience designing and deploying automation or machine vision systems in manufacturing or industrial settings. Strong background in hardware-software integration including PLCs, sensors, industrial networks, and control systems. Knowledge of machine vision components such as lighting, optics, cameras, and compute platforms. Demonstrated capability to design reliable, scalable solutions beyond the prototype phase. Expertise in balancing cost, performance, and deployment complexity during architectural decisions. Excellent communication skills to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally within North America. Nice-to-Haves: Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP). Experience with Linux-based edge compute platforms. Exposure to AI/ML tools or pipeline integration in an automation context. Prior work in food & beverage, CPG, automotive, or high-throughput manufacturing is a plus. Experience at high-growth startups or fast-moving engineering teams. Why You Should Apply Shape the future of intelligent automation in real-world applications. Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in vision systems and AI. Be the architectural backbone for scalable industrial tech rollouts. Join a mission-driven team that values impact, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. Competitive compensation and flexible hybrid work structure. If you''''re passionate about designing cutting-edge systems that blend AI and automation to solve real industrial problems, we want to hear from you. About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS #J-18808-Ljbffr