AI Controls Engineer

Ironbelly Studios is comprised of a talented, passionate and dedicated number of game developers from all corners of the globe. Our focus is on creating high quality entertainment experiences as well as providing outsourcing services at a fraction of the cost seen elsewhere.

From humble beginnings Ironbelly has grown to be one of the most trusted names in the indie development space, working on over 300 projects in our 15 years of service, ranging from AAA titles such as Gotham Knights down to small mobile titles. We bring passion and experience together and look for people who put games and their creation in the center of their world.

We have a growing hardware and software focused department that builds and develops smart vision solutions for quality assurance in manufacturing environments. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, this product team mploys a talented and dynamic team of R&D and Applications Engineers who provide unique engineering development activities in design, prototyping and testing to drive new technology development, build innovative products, and maintain and support our deployed solutions.

As a  Controls Engineer  you will be a backbone in revolutionizing the automated inspection industry through cutting-edge technology. Your role will span across Electrical Design, PLC & HMI Programming, Robotics Programming, and Vision Systems Programming, working on a diverse range of automated inspection equipment. You will also have the unique opportunity to integrate traditional industrial automation with Artificial Intelligence. Your ability to adapt and cross-functionally support our engineering efforts will be essential. You will be part of our dynamic team from the initial design phase through to deployment, providing invaluable technical support to both internal teams and external customers. This role requires occasional travel for customer site installations and commissioning. With your expertise, you'll help us achieve our company goals in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery, ensuring we continue to excel in automated inspection solutions.

Reports to : Director of Engineering

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering Technology (Electrical, Controls, or Mechatronics is
• preferred)
• Minimum of 5-7 years engineering & design work experience
• Proficient in PLC & HMI programming, with experience across multiple PLC brands to demonstrate flexibility and depth of control systems knowledge (experience with Mitsubishi, Keyence, or Allen Bradley is a strong asset)
• Skilled in AutoCAD or Solidworks Electrical, and interpreting electrical schematics
• Well versed in the Canadian Electrical Code, with a focus on Industrial practices
• 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 AI-based vision applications is an asset

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Please note : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.