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

 

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Head of Sales, O&G Industry - Optimization SW

Head Of Sales, Optimization SW

Overview

Our client is a market leading scheduling and optimization software company developing advanced scheduling SW solutions for SMB & Enterprise operations. Their solutions provide operational efficiency, reducing cycle times and improving collaboration within project teams.     

 Responsibilities

As the leader of the O&G Industry sales team you will meet or exceed the company’s annual revenue targets through effective management of the account management and presales engineering team. You will work with the CEO to establish the Global sales plan (incorporating individual account manager sales quotas and territories), assist the account managers in building their individual sales plans, and manage the sales forecast to provide a predictable revenue stream for execution of the company’s business plan.

You will ensure that demonstrations provided to prospects are high quality, accurately reflect the company’s product capabilities, and aligned with customer needs. You will regularly meet with customers to ensure that they are satisfied with the company’s products and services, and to determine where there are new opportunities to broaden the offerings to address market needs. As well, you will liaise with the Marketing team to drive an effective lead generation program as new products and services are devised.

Position Focus

You will provide input to the yearly sales plan, and translate goals into individual account manager sales quotas. By motivating, advising, and coaching the members of the sales team you will ensure that individual sales targets are met, and you will address any areas needing improvement, so that a consistently high level of performance is achieved. This means developing a scalable sales process that results in traction in the target market, and that is followed by all team members. An important part of this process will be tracking and analyzing sales data on a weekly basis to provide input to company management, and feedback to the sales team.

You will need to maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends, as well as competitive threats, and will devise sales strategies to acquire new customers. You will support marketing activities, including trade shows, industry seminars, and relevant networking events.

You must fit into a small company environment, possess demonstrated leadership qualities, and be eager to take on challenges that are not found in more structured organizations. You must also be a proactive and independent thinker, able to take ownership of tasks with little supervision.

Skills & Experience

  • You will need to be a highly motivated and innovative individual who can work independently, while leveraging various internal and external groups necessary to achieve success for all stakeholders

  • Proven sales ability: 10+ years relevant background in a high-technology sales role, in the oil & gas industry

  • Proven leadership ability: this means motivating your reports (10 people) to achieve goals, providing guidance and coaching when needed, resolving performance issues, and recruiting / terminating if appropriate

  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

  • Ability to understand competitive threats, both from a technical and business perspective, and put in place plans to mitigate those threats

  • Experience with widely-used office applications (e.g. MS-Office)

  • Knowledge of Upstream operations and knowledge of resource scheduling issues in the maintenance and upstream oil & gas sectors is desirable, but not essential for this role

  • Reliable, flexible, and collaborative work style

  • Relevant BSc/MSc degree (e.g., Business, Petroleum Engineering)

 Other

  • This position can be based in Canada or the USA

  • Regular travel within North America with some overseas trips required (up to 30%)

 For transparency reporting purposes, the estimated base compensation range is US$170k to US$190k annually plus bonus and commission based on Team revenue generated. This range is an estimate only and may be adjusted to reflect market conditions.

Contact

Darrell Bowman - T: 604-639-9562, darrell@corporate.bc.ca

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