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Optical Team Manager

Novarc Technologies Inc.
Burnaby, CAN
Full-time
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago
Optical system modelingStereo vision and 3D sensingCamera designOptical simulation softwareZemax OpticStudioCode V

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Role Summary

Lead the engineering team developing next-generation welding camera platforms, including stereo vision and 3D sensing systems.

Bridge technical leadership and team management while delivering rugged visual sensing technology for extreme welding environments.

Oversee the lifecycle from optical simulation and sensor selection through opto-electronic integration, firmware, and embedded platform optimization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary vision technology team.
  • Drive stereo vision architecture, multi-camera calibration, baseline geometry, and active or passive 3D sensing systems.
  • Oversee optical simulation, illumination design, custom lens selection, and sensor payload evaluation.
  • Collaborate with AI and software teams on image fidelity, synchronization, data feeds, and real-time feature extraction.
  • Execute calibration, characterization, thermal and vibration testing, and opto-mechanical validation for harsh environments.
  • Manage laboratory equipment, prototyping budgets, vendors, and technical execution schedules.
  • Standardize engineering practices, design reviews, optical assembly procedures, safety and EMC alignment, and documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Optics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Seven or more years of hands-on experience in optical engineering, machine vision hardware, embedded systems, or sensor-based imaging.
  • Two or more years leading, managing, or serving as a technical lead for engineering teams.
  • Experience with optical modeling, camera design, image sensors, spectral filtering, active illumination, and opto-electronic integration.
  • Experience with optical simulation, CAD, ERP, PLM/PDM, Jira/Confluence, and Google Workspace tools.
  • Proficiency with OpenCV, Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ for scripting and data analysis.
  • P.Eng. registration or eligibility in Canada is an asset.
  • Travel of up to 10% may be required for suppliers, customer deployments, or field testing.

About Novarc Technologies

Novarc Technologies designs and manufactures cobots and AI-based machine vision solutions for autonomous welding.

The company develops the Spool Welding Robot for pipe welding applications and focuses on challenging welding automation problems.

Leadership Competencies

Demonstrate integrity, trust, clear communication, collaboration, empowerment, accountability, coaching, and inclusive leadership.

Drive innovative problem solving, results-oriented execution, adaptability, resilience, empathy, and team support.

Embed the company's Hungry, Humble, and Smart values in leadership and decision-making.

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