Locus Robotics is a leader in the rapidly growing eCommerce order fulfillment optimization space. Our solution helps warehouse owners attain 2-3X efficiency improvement over cart-picking operations, by empowering pickers to work collaboratively with our robots. All this is accomplished while integrating with the operator’s Warehouse Management System, utilizing and optimizing existing facility infrastructure.

Locus Robotics is seeking a Director, Machine Vision & Robotics for its Advanced Products Group (APG). APG is a forward-thinking cross-functional group that evaluates product opportunities with 2–4-year roadmaps using emerging technologies.   

As Director, Machine Vision and Robotics, you will architect vision solutions for robotics control and build a high-performance team, deploying innovative technology to address real-world logistics challenges.  

This role is based out of our Wilmington, MA office.  Alternate locations include Kitchener, ON area or remote in the contiguous US or Canada. 

Responsibilities: 

• Plan and build classification models and supporting architectures for object identification, segmentation, and grasping.  
• Streamline and optimize models onto limited resource platforms with strong performance obligations. 
• Coordinate development and research aims with internal and external partners to fully leverage available expertise.
• Evaluate and assist potential partners in the implementation of external tools and technologies.  
• Provide input to scope requirements and feasibility for future robotic applications.  
• Build and iterate prototype designs to incrementally improve performance.
• Help key stakeholders understand the performance and limitations of AI Systems.  
• Work cross-functionally with other teams to ensure a successful path to product deployment.  

• Master’s or PhD level degree in a machine vision, computer science, data science, or related discipline. 
• 7+ years' experience utilizing image-centric deep learning to solve robotics problems. 
• Subject matter expert in the fields of Machine Vision, Sensing, Point Cloud analysis and how these apply to robotics control. 
• Demonstrable experience with techniques involving Object Detection, Image Classification, Convolutional / Recurrent Neural Networks, and Hyperparameter Tuning.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and C++ programming, including (Pandas, Numpy, SKLearn and PyTorch or Tensorflow).  
• Expert experience in ROS (Robot Operating System) and Linux. 
• Familiarity with MLOps and related technologies for developing, maintaining, and deploying models.
• Familiarity with software version control for platforms (Git-related services). 
• Experience with project management and team leadership.
• Proficient English written and verbal communications skills required to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams. 

Locus Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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