Duration: 12 months, possibility of extension
Pay: $43 hourly
Job Description:
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 systems.
• 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 Products 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.
• Train engineering, maintenance, and operations teams on how to use and maintain measurement systems.
• Provide remote and onsite troubleshooting using data and performance analysis of 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, and 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 and coworkers as well as work independently.
• Effective communication.
• Results-oriented, quick learner, and able to multitask effectively.