About Novarc Technologies

Are you looking to join an industry leader and pioneer in the world of robotics and AI?

Novarc

Technologies is a Vancouver-based full-stack robotics and Physical AI company specializing in the design and commercialization of cobots and AI systems for robotic welding applications. As a Canadian pioneer in the field of cooperative robotics, Novarc has a dedicated team of engineers and scientists eager to solve challenging industrial automation problems. Our diverse team consists of engineers, developers, technicians, welders, scientists who are designing and building the welding industry’s most advanced automation solutions with the passion of helping our customers win.

Each Novarcian has an annual personal development budget to build new skills or further develop current knowledge. Depending on position, performance, and longevity, Novarcians are awarded options in the company. Our never‑before‑seen, adaptive welding products push the limit of what physical AI in general, and machine learning in particular, can do today.

We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Machine Learning Manager to join our growing team and support existing products and help us develop current ones.

Machine Learning

Manager

As a Machine Learning Manager, reporting to the Senior Director of Robotics and AI, you will be responsible for developing amazing new features (from classic sensing classifications and segmentations all the way to artificial‑intelligence‑driven features) and strategizing AI development integrated with our welding intelligence package (known as NovAI). In addition to managing a team of data scientists and engineers, you will be responsible for setting and executing on the technical direction of our machine learning developments. You will be responsible for deciding on short and long term machine learning technologies and roadmaps.





Manage a team of 5 to 10 machine learning and data scientists and set up goals and performance reviews Participate in interviews, onboarding, and building/scaling the team Drive the development, fast prototyping, and testing in the following areas: Computer Vision (including segmentation, detection and tracking, pose estimate, image fusion, and, last but not least, traditional rule based algorithms) Signal Latencies and resolutions for motion control integration Maximize inference performance at the edge Develop computer vision applications and data visualization with Pytorch/Tensorflow, Python/C++ Contribute to scientific papers and patents Tools/model selection, testing, and integration of components Test, validation and troubleshoot of products through debugging of end‑to‑end integration, diagnosing and resolving software or hardware issues to improve system performance and reliability Work with controls and welding teams to integrate robotic systems with sensors, vision systems, and other automation equipment Debug and commission machine learning solutions at our facility, during the system integration stage, and then remote support at the customer’s site during installation Get to the root of one‑time and repeating integration or customer service issues and implement long‑term,



sustainable solutions Travel as required to customer sites or conferences/trade shows to add to their knowledge of the product Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Software or Computer Science or similar disciplines; master or PhD highly preferred Strong knowledge and experience in various machine learning techniques, such as supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), and transfer learning Strong understanding of computer vision concepts, including image processing, object detection, image segmentation, feature extraction, and recognition algorithms Proficiency in C++ and Python especially in robotic applications Strong software development skills to build efficient and scalable machine learning models and applications including version control (e.g., Git) and software architecture design Familiarity with trajectory memorization and toolpath optimization for minimal mechanical stress, energy efficiency, and time Algorithmic thinking and the ability to devise and implement machine learning techniques to have outputs suitable for PLCs or robot programs Humble: You leave your ego at the door and lead by serving others.

Smart: You navigate situations with high emotional intelligence and empathy.

Experience integrating an AI pipeline with a third‑party PC/PLC Familiarity with welding Monday to Friday, 8am‑5pm (PST) Flexibility to work outside of 8‑5 when needed to support remote installs in North America or outside North America in other time zones. Novarc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, color, political belief, marital or family status, religion, special abilities, age, sex or sexual orientation, or a criminal conviction or charge that is unrelated to employment of or to the intended employment of that person. This applies to all our practices of recruitment, selection, promotion, training and development, health and safety, and compensation. #

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