Planar Motor Incorporated (“PMI”) is redefining motion through precision planar magnetic levitation. Our cutting-edge, industry-leading systems enable ultra-smooth, multi-degree-of-freedom movement for industries ranging from advanced manufacturing to biomedical automation. We are a team of forward thinkers, engineers, and innovators working at the frontier of control and motion systems. We are based in Richmond, BC, Canada.

PMI's planar motor technology won the gold award in the Motors and Mechanical Motion Devices category by Design News in 2019 for its unprecedented flexibility, precision, intelligence, reconfigurability, scalability, and traceability. Planar motors are smart industrial robots that use magnetic forces for levitation and propulsion with six degrees of freedom. Planar motor-based smart conveying systems are ideal for applications ranging from clean to harsh environments and are a disruptive technology transforming the manufacturing industry. Our products are used across an array of assembly, testing, and packaging applications in industries including automotive, consumer electronics, cosmetics, battery production, medical devices, food, and pharmaceutical packaging.

Our Production Technicians:
-Conduct Quality Assurance on incoming components (~20% of working hours)
-Assemble hardware (~40%)
-Operate and maintain equipment used in assembly (~10%)
-Test finished products (~10%)
-Package finished products (~15%)
-Maintain a clean and safe work environment (~5%)

We’re looking for people who:

-Follow written and verbal instructions precisely
-Expect high levels of quality from their work
-Have good written and spoken English-language communication skills
-Have excellent manual dexterity and the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
-Ask questions
-Are eligible to work in Canada

-Experience working with fasteners, epoxies, solder, or other assembly techniques
-A diploma or degree from a technical institute or college in a field related to mechatronics, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering
-Work experience in an assembly environment

Come join the team working on the bleeding edge of motion technology! We provide:

-Excellent opportunities to grow in a rapidly expanding, innovative company
-Opportunity to solve impactful challenges
-Competitive compensation packages and benefits
-A creative, professional, and positive teamwork environment

The hiring range for this role is $45K - $55K annually. Our ranges are based on market data, and offered salaries will be based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the successful candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Come join our team! Please send your resume, cover letter and transcript to jobs@planarmotor.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent