Role overview

As part of the multi-disciplinary Manufacturing Automation team, the successful candidate will focus on the demonstration & development of automation solutions for inline metrology, inspection & handling of Redlen’s CZT X-Ray Sensors. The candidate should possess expertise in automation controls, machine vision, motion control, and manufacturing systems to ensure scalable throughput, precision inspection and material handling in a semiconductor production environment.
This is a high-impact, high-ownership role where you’ll work across controls, machine vision, robotics, and factory systems to bring production-worthy automation online quickly. You’ll operate in an environment with evolving requirements, dynamic timelines, and the opportunity to shape the manufacturing platform from first principles.
The role will work cross-functionally with process engineering, facilities engineering, mechanical and software teams to deliver robust, scalable automation solutions that improve yield, capacity, and operational efficiency.
Key responsibilities:
System Design & Architecure

Establish high-level system requirements for automated inline inspection & CZT sensor handling systems.
Collaborate with process engineers to understand current process limitations, define inspection criteria, requirements and data outputs.
Develop PLC/IPC-based architectures for early-stage prototypes through production-ready systems.
Develop or work with external systems integrators on control systems for precision semiconductor sensor handling and machine vision applications (e.g., wafer stages, sensor pick-and-place, robotic handling, inline defect detection).
Select, program and configure industrial controllers (e.g., Siemens, Beckhoff, Rockwell, Omron)
Collaborate in the evaluation & selection of machine vision systems (2D/3D cameras, lighting, optics).)..

System Integration & Validation

Collaborate in internal demonstrations for CZT handling & machine vision inspection utilizing our in-house 6-Axis robotic test bench to de-risk automation solutions.
Lead system integration, FAT/SAT, and bring-up of inspection and CZT handling tools – internally or externally developed.

Data Systems & Connectivity

Connect equipment to the Redlen MES, SCADA & factory databases.
Architect data capture pipelines for inspection data including images & measurement data.
Represent the Manufacturing Automation Team in industrial network development.

Other

Collaborate broadly with mechanical, electrical engineers & process engineers Complete documentation packages for the electrical & control systems

What makes this role different:

You will design systems that don’t exist yet
You will wear multiple hats: controls engineer, system integrator, vision engineer, and problem solver
You will have direct impact on production ramp and company success
You will work in high ambiguity environment with evolving specs—not fully defined processes

Experience Required:

5–8+ years of experience in automation or controls engineering in a semiconductor or high-tech / electromechanical assy manufacturing environment.
Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
Experience with motion control systems (servo drives, linear stages, robotics, pneumatics).
Familiarity or exposure with machine vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence, Halcon, OpenCV).
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, OPC UA, Modbus).
Hands-on experience with system commissioning, debugging, and troubleshooting.
Exposure to C/C++, Python, or C# for automation/inspection applications.
Understanding & basic exposure to mechanical design concepts & CAD Tools (Solidworks, AutoCAD)

Skills/Additional Requirements:

Strong attention to detail & quality.
Support & drive cross-functional collaboration in the projects
Hands – On approach to problem solving, getting your hands dirty on the MFG floor regularly.
Exhibit a bias toward action balanced by strong analytical decision-making skills.

Education/Training:

Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, electrical engineering, systems engineering or an equivalent degree of education & combined work experience.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000 CAD