Roboticist – Vision-Guided Robotics (VGR) at Apera AI

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Robotics, AI, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

3–5 years of hands-on robotics, mechatronics, or automation engineering experience
Proficiency in at least one industrial robot language (RAPID, KAREL, TP, etc.)
Mechanical design experience using CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for robotic and vision-guided systems
Experience deploying or supporting automation in production environments

Responsibilities

Design and optimize robot programs using Apera Vue vision outputs for precise pick-and-place and motion control
Work with leading industrial robot brands — ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa, and Universal Robots — using languages such as RAPID, KAREL, and TP to create and refine robot motion driven by real-time vision data
Integrate end-of-arm tooling (EOATs), mounts, and fixtures using CAD tools like SolidWorks, ensuring design intent matches real-world performance
Build and test complete robotic cells in our Vancouver lab, validating accuracy, repeatability, and responsiveness through structured experiments
Lead calibration and reliability validation — developing and documenting calibration procedures, motion profiles, and best practices that ensure ±0.2 mm accuracy and repeatable robot performance
Support customer deployments by diagnosing and solving field issues quickly and effectively, performing structured root cause analysis, and closing feedback loops with product and vision teams
Collaborate closely with vision, software, and product teams to align mechanical, electrical, and vision integration into cohesive, production-ready systems
Lead structured lab tests to measure cycle time, precision, and vision-to-motion reliability — turning experimental setups into scalable production solutions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RAPIDKARELTPSolidWorksABBFanucYaskawaUniversal RobotsEOATpick-and-placemotion controlrobot programmingvision systemsCAD

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Where is this position located?

The position is based in Vancouver, where you'll build and test complete robotic cells in our Vancouver lab.

What robot brands and programming languages will I work with?

You'll work with leading industrial robot brands including ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa, and Universal Robots, using languages such as RAPID, KAREL, and TP.

What CAD tools are used in this role?

The role involves using CAD tools like SolidWorks to integrate end-of-arm tooling (EOATs), mounts, and fixtures.

What is the company culture like at Apera AI?

Apera AI is an innovative Vancouver-based startup led by an experienced team from high-growth companies, focused on hands-on robotics work that bridges software, hardware, and motion for real manufacturing environments.

What makes a strong candidate for this Roboticist role?

A strong candidate loves building things that work on the factory floor, can bridge software, hardware, and motion, and has hands-on experience designing, integrating, and testing robotic applications with real-time vision data.

Apera AI

AI-powered 3D vision systems for automation

About Apera AI

Apera AI specializes in automation solutions using advanced AI-powered vision technology. Their main product is the 4D Vision Platform, which processes visual information at a speed of up to 2Hz, allowing for rapid and accurate 3D vision systems. This technology enables robots to perform tasks like picking and placing objects with sub-millimeter accuracy, ensuring they can do so correctly on the first attempt without needing to regrip. Apera AI stands out from competitors by focusing on high-speed and precise automation, catering specifically to the manufacturing and logistics sectors where efficiency is critical. The company's goal is to enhance productivity and reduce downtime for their clients by providing tailored vision intelligence solutions that improve operational effectiveness.

Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$3.7MTotal Funding

CONVERTIBLECompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, Industrial & Manufacturing, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Emerging competitors like XYZ Robotics threaten Apera AI's market share.

Tech giants' advancements in machine learning could outpace Apera AI's technology.

Rapid technological changes may render Apera AI's current technology obsolete.

Differentiation

Apera AI's 4D Vision offers sub-millimeter pose estimation accuracy.

Apera Vue is robot-agnostic, compatible with various popular robot brands.

Apera AI provides the fastest 3D vision systems with a cycle time of up to 2Hz.

Upsides

Growing demand for cobots requires advanced vision systems like Apera's.

AI-driven quality control systems in manufacturing boost demand for precise vision technology.

Rising interest in AI-powered vision systems for logistics automation enhances Apera's market potential.

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