Job Summary:

Musashi AI North America, Inc. is a growing hardware and software-focused company developing smart vision solutions for quality assurance in manufacturing environments. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, we employ a talented and dynamic team of R&D and Applications Engineers driving new technology development, building innovative products, and supporting deployed solutions.

As the Lead Hardware Engineer – Electrical & Embedded Systems at Musashi AI, you will play a pivotal leadership role in advancing our cutting-edge automated inspection and AI-based hardware technologies. You will lead a cross-functional team of Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, and Optical Engineers, with your time split approximately 70% hands-on engineering and 30% team leadership across system design, integration, and implementation. Your responsibilities will span Electrical Design, panel layouts and electrical schematics, discrete and embedded electronics design, and embedded software and controls, integrating these systems with AI-enabled inspection hardware. You will ensure project success from concept to commissioning, supporting both internal initiatives and external customer projects. This role requires occasional travel for customer site installations and commissioning. Your technical expertise and leadership will be instrumental in achieving company goals related to Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.

Reports to: Director of Engineering – AI

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering Technology (Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics is preferred)
• 8+ years of engineering & design experience
• Proven experience leading and managing technical teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Demonstrated experience in electrical and electronic design — from requirements and schematics through panel layout, circuitry, and build
• Experience with discrete and embedded electronics, able to read schematics and design circuitry (including PCBA design)
• Proficient in embedded software and controls using languages such as Python and C — including tuning motors, testing sensors, and embedded system integration
• Experience selecting, configuring, and tuning motor drives and servo/motion systems (e.g., VFDs, servo and stepper drives)
• Skilled in AutoCAD and Draftsight, and proficient in creating and interpreting electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) and electrical best practices, including preparing equipment for ESA inspections
• Experience with machine safeguarding and functional safety — safety circuits, risk assessments, and CSA/PSHSR safeguarding requirements (e.g., CSA Z432 / ISO 13849)
• Willing and able to travel to customer sites for installation and commissioning, including cross-border travel within North America
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