Associate Vision Engineer

Mikron Group • Denver, CO

70d • $70,000 - $85,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Associate Vision Engineer role at Mikron Automation is ideal for early-career professionals eager to contribute to the development of scalable, high-performance automation platforms. You'll work alongside experienced engineers to develop and refine custom assembly solutions that support life-saving pharmaceutical and medical technologies, as well as the automotive and consumer goods industries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 0+ years of professional experience in machine vision or industrial automation preferred.
• Familiar with machine vision concepts, lighting, and lens selection.
• Familiar with basic image processing and inspection principles.
• Exposure to vision platforms (e.g., Cognex In-Sight, Keyence).
• Familiar with vision system commissioning and basic tuning.
• Exposure to programming logic and scripting tools.
• Familiar with mechanical integration of vision hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop foundational understanding of Mikron products, platforms, and engineering standards through training and hands-on experience.
• Assist in the design and integration of automation components, systems, or software under the guidance of experienced engineers and team leads.
• Participate in system testing, troubleshooting, and debug activities during development, build, and commissioning phases.
• Attend internal and customer-facing meetings, design reviews, and acceptance tests to understand requirements and contribute to project success under the direction of project managers.
• Utilize engineering tools and systems (e.g., CAD, PDM, PLC/HMI software, vision platforms) to support design, documentation, and testing.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation (e.g., drawings, BOMs, specifications) in accordance with project and company standards.
• Follow all safety protocols, engineering and industry standards, and company policies in daily work activities.
• Provide support across project phases including sales and applications, design, build, validation, installation, and post-installation service. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PTO
• 10 paid holidays (1-2 floating holidays depending on start date)
• Pet Insurance
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & ADD
• FSA, HSA
• Eligible for Straight Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with matching up to 5%, immediately vested
• Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Professional Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees