James Gibson

Robotics / Mechatronics Engineer, P.Eng

Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada

About

I have a major in mechanical engineering with a specialization in mechatronics and a minor in business from the University of Victoria in British Columbia. I am currently the Director of Mechanical Engineering at 4AG Robotics. In my spare time I like to record music, play games, play hockey and develop my own mechatronics projects.

Experience

  • Director of Mechanical Engineering at 4AG Robotics
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Design, development and deployment of mushroom harvesting robotics. Project Management, planning, training, BOM management, Engineering leadership, product development, DFM, DFA, DFMEA, estimating, and applications engineering.

  • Mechatronics Engineer at East Fraser Fiber Co. Ltd.
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 · 3 yrs

    Developing automation systems for wood processing. Mechanical design, controls/programming, project management, purchasing, commissioning, estimating and more.

  • Principal at JAKS Automation Inc.
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 · 3 yrs

    Sales, Estimating, Mechanical design, Product design, Controls programming, Project Planning, Accounting, Installation, and Management, of custom robotic systems and engineered products.

  • Product Development / Mechatronics Engineer at Technology Brewing Corp
    Apr 2017 - Dec 2020 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    Product development for new robotic and vision based automation systems. Programming various types of robots from a range of manufacturers as well as designing end effectors and mechatronic solutions for a wide range of applications. Commissioning installed systems on site and task management. Project estimation and costing analysis. FEA Simulation. Design optimization for assembly and disassembly. Custom SCARA robot design, analysis and testing.

  • Security Specialist at Lang Locks and Security Solutions
    Mar 2015 - Mar 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Security integration, including alarm, IP Cameras, video monitoring and mobile surveillance. Custom client specific based security integration, design and configuration.