Vision & AI Engineering Trainee (Industrial Automation)

Hatch Ltd.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch invites applications for a Vision and AI Applications Engineering Trainee based in Mississauga. You will join the Advanced Automation and Robotics team, supporting image-processing, AI/ML model development, and lab-to-field deployments across mining, metals, and infrastructure projects.

You will work with engineers across computer vision, robotics, and software, shaping practical solutions while pursuing a Master’s or PhD and leveraging Python/C++ skills in a collaborative, globally

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Robotics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, CS, or related field.
• Experience with Python or C++ through research, internships, coursework, or personal projects.
• Working foundation in computer vision, image processing, ML, robotics, or sensor-based systems.
• Hands-on problem solving evidenced by thesis, capstone, lab prototype, internship, or open-source contribution.
• Ability to plan tests, interpret results, troubleshoot, and communicate technical findings clearly.
• Interest in working with physical equipment and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test image-processing pipelines, computer vision algorithms, and AI/ML models for inspection, sensing, and automation applications.
• Connect cameras, 3D sensors, robot interfaces, PLCs, and edge computers to software applications under project guidance.
• Collect, organize, and assess image and sensor data; support annotation, calibration, synchronization, and model evaluation.
• Build and maintain Python or C++ software components, scripts, and interfaces for data exchange and edge execution.
• Design experiments, compare approaches using metrics, and document results and limitations.
• Collaborate with robotics, automation, and software engineers to test integrated systems and diagnose issues.
• Support laboratory trials, pilot installations, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Document code, interfaces, test procedures, and lessons learned for reuse across projects.

Skills

Python

C++

Computer Vision

Image Processing

Machine Learning

Robotics

Sensor Systems

Problem Solving

Education

Master’s or PhD in Robotics/Electrical/Mechatronics/Mechanical/CS

Tools

ROS

Job description

Hatch invites applications for a Vision and AI Applications Engineering Trainee based in Mississauga. You will join the Advanced Automation and Robotics team, supporting image-processing, AI/ML model development, and lab-to-field deployments across mining, metals, and infrastructure projects.

You will work with engineers across computer vision, robotics, and software, shaping practical solutions while pursuing a Master’s or PhD and leveraging Python/C++ skills in a collaborative, globally