LOCATION: Burnaby, BC, Canada

LMI Technologies, recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Workplaces, is a medium-sized technology company built on a culture of openness, respect and professional excellence. At LMI our staff work passionately toward the common goal of designing and delivering innovative 3D machine vision solutions to OEMs and System Integrators working in industrial factory automation around the world. The result of this teamwork is high-performance, easy-to-implement and cost-effective 3D sensor technologies that deliver the best results in even the most challenging 3D inline inspection applications. 

JOB SUMMARY

Our ongoing growth has resulted in the need for an intermediate QA Engineer to assist with the testing effort for our Gocator product. As a member of one of LMI's agile development teams you will work with several teams of software engineers as well as other QA engineers to develop, document, and maintain comprehensive test cases for various software features. You will work with other members of the QA team in all activities such as requirements validation, feature testing, integration/release testing, and test automation.

Successful candidates should be professional, resourceful, and can work well autonomously yet still communicate effectively with a close-knit group of about 10 - 20 engineers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute feature and bug fix testing using a combination of manual and automated testing techniques.
• Take an active role in the creation of test cases as well as test plans - including risk analysis, test strategy, and test scope.
• Provide accurate task estimates and status reports.
• Review Product requirements/specifications and other technical documentation to ensure testability and completeness.
• Develop automated front-end GUI and API tests.
• Develop automated functional and performance tests
• Identify, document, and track software defects found during testing.
• Collaborate closely with Development, Product Management and Support to analyze and resolve issues.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of concepts and methodologies of QA
• Experience with Agile development processes
• Three to five years experience working in fast-paced software development and testing settings
• Proficient in programing/scripting languages: C/C++, Python, Javascript
• Experience developing automation frameworks, test tools, and automated tests
• Experience working with Source Control systems such as GIT, SVN, or CVS
• Experience with software tools such as JIRA, TestRail, FishEye
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscope, multimeter, and signal generator
• Experience with optical measurement systems

If you are interested in working for a fast-growing global technology company with an inspiring and engaging workplace environment, we invite you to apply and talk about the possibilities of beginning a rewarding new chapter of your career.

LOCATION: Burnaby, BC, Canada

LMI Technologies, recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Workplaces, is a medium-sized technology company built on a culture of openness, respect and professional excellence. At LMI our staff work passionately toward the common goal of designing and delivering innovative 3D machine vision solutions to OEMs and System Integrators working in industrial factory automation around the world. The result of this teamwork is high-performance, easy-to-implement and cost-effective 3D sensor technologies that deliver the best results in even the most challenging 3D inline inspection applications. 

JOB SUMMARY

Our ongoing growth has resulted in the need for a QA Automation Engineer to assist with the testing effort for our Gocator product. While everyone on our software QA team is expected to contribute to the development of automated test scripts, your major contribution is to take a step back and look for solutions to tough automated testing problems. As a member of one of LMI's agile development teams you will work with several teams of software engineers as well as other QA engineers to develop, document, and maintain comprehensive automated test cases for various software features. You will work with other members of the QA team in all activities such as requirements validation, feature testing, and integration/release testing. 

Successful candidates should be professional, resourceful, and can work well autonomously yet still communicate effectively with a close-knit group of about 10 - 20 engineers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with test leads and developers to design test plans and strategies based on design documentation and requirements.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts across multiple product ranges.
• Execute feature and bug fix testing using a combination of manual and automated testing techniques.
• Take an active role in the creation of test cases as well as test plans - including risk analysis, test strategy, and test scope.
• Provide accurate task estimates and status reports.
• Review Product requirements/specifications and other technical documentation to ensure testability and completeness.
• Develop automated front-end GUI and API tests.
• Develop automated functional and performance tests
• Identify, document, and track software defects found during testing.
• Collaborate closely with Development, Product Management and Support to analyze and resolve issues.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of concepts and methodologies of QA
• Experience with Agile development processes
• Three to five years experience working in fast-paced software development and testing settings
• Proficient in programing/scripting languages: C/C++, Python, Javascript
• Familiarity with networking concepts. TCP/IP, MS/TP, Ethernet, RS232, wireless
• Experience developing automation frameworks, test tools, and automated tests
• Experience working with Source Control systems such as GIT, SVN, or CVS
• Experience with software tools such as JIRA, TestRail, FishEye
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscope, multimeter, and signal generator
• Experience with optical measurement systems

If you are interested in working for a fast-growing global technology company with an inspiring and engaging workplace environment, we invite you to apply and talk about the possibilities of beginning a rewarding new chapter of your career.

Up until now, laser-based scanning has been the predominant technology for inline 3D inspection. However as 3D inspection requirements in the factory continue to evolve, it is important for sensor manufacturers to continue to develop new and improved solutions.

Laser Line Profilers

Laser line profilers behave like a line scan camera. The part to scan has to travel under the line profiler’s laser (which requires a motion transport system) in order to build a complete 3D point cloud. An encoder is used to stamp each profile with an accurate position so software can stitch all  the profiles together to generate a full 3D model.

An Alternative to Laser Scanning: Structured Light

In comparison, structured light (SL) scanners take a snapshot of a part that is stationary. This eliminates the need for an expensive motion system and associated vibration that affects measurement repeatability.

Known Limitations of Standard SL Sensors

SL scanners are only used in offline or at-line applications because of their slow cycle times (several seconds required per part scan). In addition, SL sensors are not IP67 rated, which means the optics are not protected from dust and moisture; fans are needed for cooling; and LED projector lifetimes are limited to just 1-2 years of continuous use. All of these issues combined prevent the use of SL sensors for inline operations.

LMI’s Solution

To advance SL technology, LMI has invested heavily in onboard sensor hardware acceleration and industrial LED projector design to deliver fast cycle times and much longer projector lifetimes (eg., 10 years) necessary for inline use.

Hardware acceleration takes place on a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) in the sensor, which effectively “crunches” stereo camera data into a highly compressed dataset suitable for downstream generation of 3D point clouds in the fastest possible cycle times.

This innovation takes the form of a new generation of Gocator 3D smart snapshot sensor that leverages on-board hardware acceleration to achieve scan rates up to 0.5 Hz for full resolution, full volume scans (no windowing).

Furthermore, with the Gocator Accelerator (GoX), the user can increase scan speeds by 4x (e.g., 2-4 Hz). This breakthrough speed allows SL technology to move into inline applications.

Industrial LED Projection

Standard LED projectors use plastic optics. Plastic optics deteriorate quickly with blue/UV light. In contrast, LMI’s projector is made of glass. LMI has also efficiently managed heat dissipation in the projector design, preventing thermal wear and tear and significantly increasing lifetime. The result is an ultra-bright projector that is capable of lasting up to 10 years of continuous use.

Learn More About Structured Light for Inline Inspection

If you’re interested in learning more about structured light as an inline 3D inspection solution, check out this article on the upcoming Gocator 3210 using hardware acceleration for use in automotive applications.

Leading 3D Smart Sensor Company Announces Appointment of VP of Sales and Aligns Organization for Future Growth

February 21, 2017, Vancouver, BC – LMI Technologies (LMI), a leading developer of smart 3D inspection and scanning solutions for material optimization and factory automation announced the promotion of Len Chamberlain to VP Sales.

Len has worked for the company over the last three years, starting out as the Business Development Manager for the HDI product line and moving quickly into the Director of Sales role. Over his two years as Director, Len’s proven track record for developing and executing a strategic vision has resulted in the growth of a highly successful global sales group.

Len brings a wealth of industry knowledge and business acumen to LMI with over a decade of experience working in senior roles in the 3D machine vision industry. Len holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado.

“Len is a rare breed –– an articulate 3D sales professional who can quickly grasp complex technology and its implications for developing new market opportunities. His talent to connect with people, develop trusted sales channels, and cultivate long term customer partnerships are the many reasons Len has moved into this senior role at LMI,” expressed Terry Arden, CEO of LMI Technologies. “I look forward to working with Len as we roll out our next generation products in the coming years to drive further leadership in the 3D inline inspection market”, said Arden.

About LMI Technologies

At LMI Technologies we work to advance 3D measurement with smart sensor technology. Our award-winning, FactorySmart® solutions improve the quality and efficiency of factory production by providing fast, accurate, reliable inspection solutions that leverage smart 3D technologies. Unlike contact based measurement or 2D vision, our products remove complexity and dramatically reduce implementation cost while achieving repeatable, highly accurate measurement.

To learn more about how LMI’s inspection solutions can benefit your business, we invite you to contact us at contact@lmi3d.com or visit us at www.lmi3d.com to explore the possibilities of smart 3D technology.

Interested in a career a LMI? See current job postings here: http://lmi3d.com/company/careers

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LMI Technologies
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