Arc'teryx Equipment

Senior Research Engineer – Advanced Concepts

Arc'teryx Equipment

contract

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: North Vancouver • Canada

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 CA$108,000 - CA$135,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
experimental designdata collectiondata analysisperformance validationtechnical apparel designbiomechanicskinesiologyapplied researchengineeringproduct innovation
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsproblem solvingflexibilityadaptabilitycollaborationautonomybreakthrough thinkingcontinuous improvementcommitment to ethics
Certifications
master's degree in engineeringmaster's degree in research