Machine Vision & Metrology Engineer
Day to Day Responsibilities:
· Work with a variety of cross functional groups (Development, Quality, IT, Purchasing, Operations) to define, develop and implement optical and computer vision-based measurement and instrumentation system
· Transfer technology from early-stage development to a product suitable for use in manufacturing.
· Leverage external suppliers for key technologies or core competencies such as system integration.
· Define Scopes of Work, competitively quote when appropriate, issue Purchase Orders, track supplier work and approve invoices.
· Design experiments and analyze data to identify and implement improvements to measurement systems or production processes.
· Create/update documentation for release to production including Machine Specifications, operating procedures and drawing packages.
· You will also be responsible for training engineering, maintenance and operations in how to use and maintain measurement systems.
· Provide remote and onsite troubleshooting using data and performance analysis of the installed systems.
Required Education & Experience:
BS, MS or PhD in Physics, Optics, ME, ECE or EE plus a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with machine vision metrology equipment.
Training or hands-on experience with vision systems is required.
Required Experience/Skills:
· 3+ years of experience in Computer vision system development (optics, lighting, cameras, image acquisition, image analysis, laser, 3D measurement)
· Fundamental knowledge of physical optics (principles of optics)
· Knowledge of image processing algorithms (blob analysis, edge finding, morphology, feature extraction, classification, metrology)
· Microsoft Visual Studio programming (C# and Python strongly preferred)
· Experience with machine learning and AI technologies, including CNNs.
· Systems Engineering and integration
· Digital Signal Processing
· Experience with electrical/optical/mechanical installations, including system checkout and troubleshooting
· Strong communication and presentation skills (MS Office programs)
· Data retrieval, plotting and analysis (primarily using Microsoft Excel)
Desired Experience/Skills:
· Experience with image processing development packages such as Halcon, Matrox Inspector, NI Vision, Cognex, Keyence, or Matlab image processing toolbox
· Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries, such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
· Control systems (PLCs)
· Process engineering knowledge. Experienced with design of experiments, statistical analysis and process improvement
· Experience with Metrology, Inspection and Product Quality in support of manufacturing
· Motion Control – ability to integrate motion on imaging platforms
· Computing – Familiar with high performance computing systems
Soft Skills:
· Ability to interact effectively with customers & coworkers as well as work independently.
· Effective communication
· You will need to be results oriented, a quick learner and be able to multi-task effectively.
Pay: $35.00 - $44.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
