Research Engineer at Cohere Labs building experiments and systems for AI models. Collaborating with scientists and engineers to implement methods and run large - scale experiments.
About the role
- Senior Research Engineer developing technical solutions for mountain athletes at Arc’teryx. Working with interdisciplinary teams to innovate outdoor apparel and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Defining science-based project objectives, developing robust performance evaluation methodologies and creating technical solutions in support of the Advanced Concepts priority projects
- Leading the performance evaluation processes for Advanced Concepts projects through validating research hypotheses and scientific POVs, testing both on athletes and in the laboratory
- Discovering product insights through completing applied research on our mountain athletes and translating findings into innovative solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Creating new test methods and processes that translate testing in the mountains to testing in our laboratory and on materials
- Building infrastructure so that testing protocols, data assessment and reporting is consistent, easily shared and centrally regulated
- Advising on the most modern testing and analysis equipment for our Research and Engineering (R&D) function
- Partnering with both academic and industry partners to bring in specialized expertise and equipment
- Designing and fabricating novel test fixtures and equipment, to support in product performance validation
- Collaborating across the Advanced Concepts and Product Creation teams
- Partnering with AC leadership to maintain a robust Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio, proprietary solutions and exclusivity on materials projects within alignment with the Legal team
- Partnering with the Innovation Operations team on R&D specific resourcing opportunities, including funding, academic and internship programs (SR&ED, IRAP, NRC, MITACS, and so forth)
- Driving key initiatives to support the future of Arc’teryx with a focus on product circularity
- Travelling across the local field as required, with potential to travel in collaboration with vendors and external partners
Requirements
- You have a master’s degree in engineering or research, specializing in mechanical, biomedical, sports, biomechanics or kinesiology, or the equivalent experience, with 3+ years of technical apparel and/or equipment experience in product innovation, applied research, engineering and/or a performance validation environment
- You have exceptional communication skills, including a proven ability to solicit and communicate findings to both scientists and nonscientists, with strong presentation skills
- You have experience with experimental design, data collection and analysis, as well as dissemination of findings and you are comfortable presenting to all levels of leadership
- You have experience working with athletes to create and execute performance validation strategies for technical products
- You have a deep understanding of technical apparel and/or performance hardgoods design and/or production
- You are energized by problem solving in the fields of applied human research, advanced manufacturing, and performance validation in both the athlete /science lab environments
- You are experienced in identifying, creating and protecting IP with internal and external legal teams
- You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
- You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
- You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
- You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
- Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it.
Benefits
- Competitive bonus program
- Benefits package
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