Sr. / Principal Vision Engineer

Sr. / Principal Vision Engineer

Categories: Engineering In this position you will be responsible for the specification, design, and implementation of machine vision and control systems for new and existing high-speed lamp manufacturing equipment, in compliance with company, national, and international standards. The successful candidate will: * Work within cross-functional project teams. Develop and install new/enhanced machine vision system applications while working with controls, mechanical and process engineering. * Assist with difficult troubleshooting on new and existing vision and control systems. * Evaluate and propose upgrade paths for obsolete equipment. * Coordinate and direct technicians as required. * Provide training for maintenance and other associates, on the use and support of control systems applications. * Stay knowledgeable of latest machine vision technology. * This position requires in-depth knowledge of applying machine vision technology in a manufacturing environment for: on-line and off-line inspection, vision controlled positioning, defect analysis, and optical character verification. * Knowledgeable in the selection and application of optics and novel lighting techniques. * Software experience required: Visual Basic/VB.net (Visual Studio), C/C++, WINDOWS applications, PLC ladder logic. * In-depth machine vision experience with at least one of the following required: PCI-Video, Cognex/DVT, Sherlock, LZM Vision. * Required to stay knowledgeable in the of latest machine vision technology. * Requires excellent interpersonal skills. * Experienced in project planning and tracking. Must know how to write and interpret technical specifications. * The candidate should also be familiar with hardware and software application of PLCs and industrial computers, various industrial sensing applications, and motion control. Requirements: Education and Experience Requirements: BSEE or a related discipline required. Advanced degrees preferred. Minimum of 5 years demonstrated success in applying automated control systems in a manufacturing environment (Band placement dependent on experience).