Lead Mechanical

What will you do as an Lead Mechanical (Automation) Engineer? LMI Technologies is seeking a hands-on technical leader to spearhead the Design, Development, Automation and Validation of our next generation of high-accuracy industrial measurement and inspection systems. Working as part of our global Technology (R&D) team, you will report to the Senior Product Engineering Manager and work at our Burnaby head office. You will lead a team to design complex automation, starting from ideation, component sourcing, design, prototyping and production rollout. Key Responsibilities Lead Design & Development : Directly manage and contribute to the mechanical design lifecycle of complex, high-precision machinery, ensuring designs meet stringent accuracy, speed, and reliability targets. Precision Architecture: Take ownership of critical mechanical subsystems, including the specification, design, and validation of linear motion systems , high-stiffness structures, kinematic mounts, Robot arms and custom stages. Validation & Metrology: Define and execute the rigorous validation plan for system performance, focusing on precision metrology techniques to prove compliance with nanometer/micron-level specifications. Leadership : Mentor and manage a team of engineers, driving projects through concept, detailed design (CAD/FEA), prototyping, testing, and industrial deployment. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with Operations/Production, Electrical and Software teams to ensure seamless hardware/software integration, but maintain ultimate accountability for the mechanical system performance. What do you need to be successful? The ideal candidate has spent a significant portion of their career contributing directly to the design and development of automated systems. Engineering Foundation : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering is required . Leadership Track Record : Experience leading technical projects or small engineering teams from concept definition through to successful industrialization. Hands-On Hardware Expertise : Deep, demonstrable experience in the design and development of precision positioning equipment such as CMMs, high-resolution 3D Printers, advanced robotics end-effectors, or similar tools. Metrology Focus: Direct experience designing or implementing precision measurement and calibration methodologies to verify machine performance. Core Technical Skills: Proven proficiency in Kinematic Design, Dynamic Analysis, Tolerance Stacking/GD&T, and material selection for high-accuracy applications. Salary Range: $97,600 - $139,000 How to submit your interest? If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and working for a fast-growing global technology company with an inspiring and engaging workplace environment, please submit your application to our Human Resources team in confidence by clicking the “Apply Now” button. While we appreciate your interest in LMI very much, we are only able to respond to candidates selected for further consideration. We look forward to talking to you about the possibilities of beginning a rewarding new chapter of your career Why being inclusive is important to us? At LMI Technologies, we are an Equal Opportunity employer and we value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We strive to build and grow our team that fosters variety in backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and skills. We embrace inclusiveness in our workplace, so we can utilize each person’s talents and strengths. If you are interested in working for a fast-growing global technology company with an inspiring and engaging workplace environment, we invite you to apply and talk about the possibilities of beginning a rewarding new chapter of your career.