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Musashi AI, 65 Northland Road, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Job Description Job Summary: As the AI Hardware Lead at Musashi AI, you will play a pivotal leadership role in advancing our cuttingedge automated inspection and AIbased hardware technologies. You will oversee and guide a team of Controls, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineers while remaining handson in all aspects of system design, integration, and implementation. Your responsibilities will span Electrical and Mechanical Design, PLC & HMI Programming, Robotics and Vision Systems Programming, and system integration merging traditional industrial automation with AIbased technologies. You will ensure project success from concept to commissioning, supporting both internal initiatives and external customer projects. This role requires occasional travel for customer site installations and commissioning. Your technical expertise and leadership will be instrumental in achieving company goals related to Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery. Reports to: Director of Engineering AI Qualifications Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Engineering Technology (Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, or Mechatronics is preferred) Minimum of 10+ years of engineering & design work experience Proven experience leading and managing technical teams in a fastpaced, innovative environment Proficient in PLC & HMI programming, with experience across multiple PLC brands (Mitsubishi, Keyence, or Allen Bradley is a strong asset) Skilled in AutoCAD, Solidworks Electrical, or Solidworks Mechanical, and interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics or drawings Strong knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), auditing workplace processes, and electrical best practices Well versed in the Canadian Electrical Code, with a focus on Industrial practices Familiarity with mechanical design and integration principles Experience with Robotics and Robot programming (including both collaborative and traditional robots such as FANUC) Experience with robot simulation tools such as FANUC Roboguide Experience with discrete electronics and PCBA design is an asset Experience with programming languages such as Python and C for data handling, automation scripting, or embedded system integration is an asset Experience with CSA and PSHSR requirements for safeguarding of equipment is an asset Experience with industrial Cameras, Vision systems, or AIbased vision applications is an asset Job Responsibilities Lead and support a team of Controls, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineers with internal and external customer projects through the design, build, test, and commissioning phases Accountable for the planning, scheduling, execution, and overall success of projects Lead and review project requirements and specifications throughout the project lifecycle Manage engineering development through continued learning and industry best practices Lead equipment procurement, calibration, and maintenance activities Work closely with the Hardware Applications, Engineering, and Production teams for project alignment and execution Collaborate with department managers and teams to determine business needs, gaps, and opportunities for improvement Prepare Bill of Materials for automation projects and relevant documentation for machine manuals Align testing requirements with industry and Musashi standards, considering customer specifications Lead the preparation of machines for ESA & PSR inspections to ensure they meet all requirements Spearhead the design, programming, testing, and deployment of PLC & HMI programs, Electrical Panels, Robotics Applications, and Mechanical Systems Merge insights from Optical Engineers and AI Software Developers to integrate electrical, electronic, mechanical, and control systems including discrete electronic components and PCBA systems with AIenabled inspection hardware to deliver cohesive, cuttingedge solutions Collaborate with machine builders and contractors to verify hardware, mechanical, and software functionality Deploy machinery at customer facilities, test and commission projects onsite, and provide postinstallation support and troubleshooting Travel for customer and business requirements as needed Personal Skills Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Selfmotivated, resourceful, and well organized Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills Selfstarter with a proactive, driven mindset Independent worker capable of taking initiative and ownership of tasks Strong organizational and project management abilities Effectively manage multiple priorities while meeting project deadlines Flexible with good time management Strong technical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills Strategic thinker with the ability to balance handson engineering work with team leadership and project planning Company Standards Uphold company policies. Be a champion of Musashi Philosophy. Follow all safety procedures & instructions. Actively involved in company and department goals. Follow Musashis 5S principles, quality, environmental, and health & safety systems. Interact with all Musashi working peers in a respectful and pleasant manner. We may use artificial intelligence or automated tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment and selection process, such as screening or assessing applications. These tools are used to assist decisionmaking and do not replace human review. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected, through a human review, will be contacted for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to supporting a culture of diversity and accessibility across the organization. We hire the best talent regardless of race, colour, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sex, veteran status or sexual orientation. Please indicate if you require special accommodation to complete any portion of the application or interview process. Musashi AI, 65 Northland Road, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr