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Apera AI Inc

Camera Assembly Contractor (30-40 hours per week, 3 month term)

Vancouver , Canada
contractor

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Assemble and configure camera systems while ensuring product quality and efficiency, as part of a forward-thinking AI robotics team focused on precision automation.

We are an innovative, Vancouver-based startup at the forefront of robotics, AI, and machine vision technologies. Backed by VC funding and we’ve been recognized with the 2025 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leadership Award, the AAM Supplier Excellence Innovation Award, and the 2024 BC Tech “Company of the Year – Growth”, we are on a mission to redefine the future of AI-driven robotic vision systems.  Apera AI helps manufacturers make their factories more flexible and productive. Robots enhanced with Apera’s software have 4D Vision – the ability to see and handle objects with human-like capability. Challenging applications such as bin picking, sorting, packaging, and assembly are now open to fast, precise, and reliable automation. Apera is led by an experienced team from high-growth companies focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assemble and configure camera systems using off-the-shelf, and custom components
  • Operate a custom calibration machine
  • Use Linux for basic system configuration and testing
  • Maintain documentation, logs, and weekly status reports using Microsoft Office
  • Take ownership of product quality and ensure assemblies meet specifications
  • Coordinate shipments and manage shipping schedules
  • Monitor and maintain inventory levels; flag low stock proactively
  • Perform basic troubleshooting and resolve assembly-related issues
  • Identify and suggest improvements to increase efficiency and quality in the build process

Requirements:

  • Proven mechanical assembly experience, preferably with cameras or precision hardware
  • Working knowledge of Linux is helpful
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel
  • Organized, reliable, and able to work independently
  • Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver high-quality results
  • Experience coordinating shipments and managing stock levels
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with custom calibration or testing equipment
  • Previous contractor or independent technician experience
  • Comfort with continuous improvement and process optimization practices

Estimated Hours: 20 - 40 hours/week
Rate: $24CAD/hour 
Contract Type: Independent Contractor

Apera AI Inc

Apera AI’s culture is highly technical with a strong engineering team. We operate at the intersection of the manufacturing and AI/ML/DL spaces. We’re experiencing rapid growth in a large, global addressable market. People who join Apera AI want to affect the path of the company and see their work implemented by the world’s leading manufacturers.

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