IMU Expert – Wearable/HMI Technology (Remote – HQ in Vancouver BC)
Our client, an innovative early-stage tech company, is developing a hands-free human-machine interface (HMI) technology platform that is set to revolutionize device interaction and control. Having achieved significant milestones in product development, they are seeking an IMU Expert with a specialized focus on TDK and Bosch IMU systems to advance their design efforts.
Position Summary:
The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) Expert will bring specialized expertise in TDK and Bosch IMU systems, with responsibilities that include their integration, calibration, optimization, and validation. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, working to enhance system performance across applications like robotics, autonomous vehicles, and drones. The candidate will lead comprehensive testing and validation efforts to ensure that IMU systems meet stringent performance metrics in real-world scenarios.
Key Responsibilities:
TDK & Bosch IMU Integration: Lead the integration of TDK and Bosch IMUs into systems to achieve precise motion tracking and orientation.
Sensor Calibration: Oversee calibration of TDK and Bosch IMUs, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers, to ensure data accuracy.
Algorithm Development: Develop advanced algorithms for sensor fusion, with a focus on enhancing motion estimation and orientation accuracy for TDK and Bosch systems.
Data Analysis & Signal Processing: Conduct analysis of IMU data using advanced signal processing techniques to reduce noise and improve data reliability.
Performance Optimization: Enhance the robustness, reliability, and accuracy of IMU performance in various environments, specifically focusing on TDK and Bosch IMUs.
Testing & Validation: Lead comprehensive testing and validation of TDK and Bosch IMU systems to meet required real-world performance benchmarks.
Documentation & Reporting: Prepare detailed technical documentation, including system designs, calibration procedures, and test reports for IMU systems.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of IMU technologies into larger system architectures.
Qualifications:
Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience: Proven experience with TDK and Bosch IMU systems.
Technical Expertise:
Deep knowledge of TDK and Bosch IMU sensors and their integration.
Proficiency in sensor fusion algorithms (e.g., Kalman Filter, Complementary Filter) tailored for TDK and Bosch IMUs.
Experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar for IMU data processing.
Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time processing in relation to TDK and Bosch sensors.
Preferred Experience: Hands-on experience with IMU applications in robotics, drones, or autonomous systems, and knowledge of integrating IMUs with other sensors like GPS and LiDAR.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for troubleshooting IMU systems.
Communication: Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and clear, detailed documentation.
The estimate BASE compensation is in the $140-160k range. This range is an estimate only and may be adjusted to reflect candidate seniority and/or market conditions.
CONTACT: Amanda Du Toit amanda@corporate.bc.ca
Senior Analog IC Design Engineer – Clean Energy focus
Our client is an exciting tech IC company that has developed a novel chip-based near-field wireless power transfer system. They are integrating the system into solar panels to significantly increase solar power output for residential systems.
Their non-inductive chip-based technology is designed to integrate with existing technologies and hardware to reduce costs, complexity, and power losses, including the elimination of wires, cables, and connectors. This role will work on cutting-edge technology that makes a positive impact on the environment.
They are currently looking for an Analog IC Design Engineer with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Power Management
Analog/Digital smart controller design
Clock synthesis and synchronization
The mission of this role is the design, verification and validation of power management ICs that optimize and restructure solar panel systems to the world’s largest and fast-growing clean tech platforms. This full-time role is based in Vancouver, BC, and reports directly to the VP, Research & Development.
Requirements:
Industry design experience in one or several of these areas: Highly efficient DC/DC, DC/AC converters, Clock synthesizers and synchronization, Analog and Digital control loop design for power management, MPPT
Deep knowledge and hand-on experience in the execution of the full design cycle: architecture choice, transistor-level analog design, calibration and trimming strategy, post-layout simulation of circuits, including Monte Carlo and corner analysis, verification, ESD, DFM and reliability
Solid fundamentals in transistor level CMOS building-blocks design including: Operational amplifier, rail-to-rail Comparator, Bandgap Reference, Oscillator, Switch capacitor circuit, current mirrors, and LDOs , Precision current sensing techniques
Experience with design in BCD and CMOS process technologies: Low voltage CMOS (1V-5V), High- Voltage DMOS (28V-50V) and bipolar.
Understanding of device physics applying to power management, analog, and digital circuit design
Their culture competes for the all-around best start-up environment: creative, educational, challenging, and united towards the positive change that our tech can create. They are looking for passionate, curious and driven folks to come in at an important growth period and help them move the technology forward in large leaps!
Contact: Amanda Du Toit amanda@corporate.bc.ca