Lead Mechanical

LMI Technologies, recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces, is a medium‑sized technology company built on a culture of openness, respect and professional excellence. At LMI our staff work passionately toward the common goal of designing and delivering innovative 3D machine vision solutions to OEMs and System Integrators working in industrial factory automation around the world. The result of this teamwork is high‑performance, easy‑to‑implement and cost‑effective 3D sensor technologies that deliver the best results in even the most challenging 3D inline inspection applications. What will you do as a 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. 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: Own 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 a 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 while maintaining ultimate accountability for mechanical system performance. What do you need to be successful? Engineering Foundation: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering. 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, please submit your application to our Human Resources team in confidence by clicking the “Apply Now” button. We appreciate your interest in LMI, but we can only respond to candidates selected for further consideration. Accessibility and Diversity LMI Technologies is an Equal Opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We strive to build and grow a team that fosters variety in backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and skills. We embrace inclusiveness in our workplace and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. To learn more about how we use your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy (https://lmi3d.com/privacy-policy). #J-18808-Ljbffr