Planar Motor is redefining motion through precision planar magnetic levitation. Our cutting‑edge, industry‑leading systems enable ultra‑smooth, multi‑degree‑of‑freedom movement for industries ranging from advanced manufacturing to biomedical automation. We are a team of forward thinkers, engineers, and innovators working at the frontier of control and motion systems. We are based in Richmond, BC, Canada.
PMI's planar motor technology won the gold award in the Motors and Mechanical Motion Devices category by Design News in 2019 for its unprecedented flexibility, precision, intelligence, reconfigurability, scalability, and traceability. Planar motors are smart industrial robots that use magnetic forces for levitation and propulsion with six degrees of freedom. Planar motor‑based smart conveying systems are ideal for applications ranging from clean to harsh environments and are a disruptive technology transforming the manufacturing industry. Our products are used across an array of assembly, testing, and packaging applications in industries including automotive, consumer electronics, cosmetics, battery production, medical devices, food, and pharmaceutical packaging.
At PMI, we thrive on solving novel and complex technological problems that don't have off‑the‑shelf solutions. Our work requires creativity, persistence, and a deep understanding of fundamental engineering principles. We value individuals who have a strong problem‑solving mindset and who are genuinely passionate about tackling tough technical challenges.
If you are someone who enjoys working through complex problems, embraces uncertainty, and finds satisfaction in developing clear solutions to difficult engineering puzzles, this role will be a great fit for you.
Perform mechanical and/or controls tasks depending on the candidate's specific skillset. Design, build and validate automated assembly equipment, production test benches and other custom production machines. Enhance current custom production machinery and optimize production workflows.
The hiring range for this role is $60K - $200K annually. Our ranges are based on market data, and offered salaries will be based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the successful candidate's job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
If you are interested, please submit your cover letter, resume, and transcript to jobs@planarmotor.com.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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