Technical Product Manager (Hardware)

LMI Technologies, recognized as one of Canada’s 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.What will you do as a Technical Product Manager?LMI Technologies is a leader in 3D inline inspection solutions including our flagship Gocator Smart Sensors with innovative built-in measurement and IO capabilities. Our products are used in a wide range of markets, ranging from micron level inspection of medical and electronic components to large multi-scanner solutions for the wood industry. As a Technical Product Manager (Hardware) you will be responsible for driving LMI’s growth through the development of new and successful products and features that meet our customers’ needs, including our specialized wood products.The ideal candidate will be passionate about understanding our customers’ challenges and have prior experience in the wood industry that we serve. Strong communication skills and the ability to negotiate with stakeholders from numerous departments is a must! Experience with embedded electronics, machine vision, electro-optical systems, and/or 3D measurement is an asset.What do you need to be successful?Translate high level product requirements into technical specificationsCoordinate the implementation of new products with a wide variety of stakeholders including the development, sales, marketing, and support teamsTrack and provide regular updates on project status and user feedback, including presentations to internal and external customers as requiredReview proposed designs with stakeholders to ensure that the resulting solution addresses customer and market needsFacilitate technical discussions between various groups, including complex trade-offs studies, to ensure that optimal path forward and clear communicationExamine a wide range of complex problems and propose innovative and creative solutions to meet business needsInternational travel as required (typically < 3 times per year).Other duties as requiredEducation and QualificationsBachelor of Engineering in a related field (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Physics)Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary product development environment, including customer facing interactions3-5 years experience of project/product management in hardware development, preferably with experience in a wood products related industryExperience with embedded electronics, machine vision, electro-optical systems, and/or 3D measurement is an assetExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical issues to a wide audienceProven creative problem solving and decision making skillsExperience with Jira, MS Office, Google docsFamiliarity with programming languages and data analysis (e.g. C++, C#, Python, Matlab)Salary RangeSalary Range: $92,105 - $105,000 - $119,700. Expected Salary: Our typical hiring range will be +/- 10% of the midpoint listed above. Factors influencing this decision include qualifications and market conditions for the role.How to submit your interest?If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and working for a fast-growing global technology company with an inspiring and engaging workplace environment, please submit your application to our Human Resources team in confidence by clicking the “Apply Now” button.While we appreciate your interest in LMI very much, we are only able to respond to candidates selected for further consideration. We look forward to talking to you about the possibilities of beginning a rewarding new chapter of your career!Why being inclusive is important to us?At LMI Technologies, we are an Equal Opportunity employer and we value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We strive to build and grow our team that fosters variety in backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and skills. We embrace inclusiveness in our workplace, so we can utilize each person’s talents and strengths. #J-18808-Ljbffr