Computer Vision Engineer

AGCO • Tremont, IL

34d • Hybrid

About The Position

Precision Planting, a subsidiary of AGCO Corporation, is a leading provider of planting, spraying, and harvest technology in the Precision Ag Industry. They design innovative products that revolutionize farming and food production by solving challenging problems fundamental to agriculture. They are seeking a highly motivated computer vision engineer to join their product development team to help farmers across the world. In this role, you will be developing and optimizing computer vision software and systems, including advanced image sensing and edge-deployed artificial intelligence as a part of their next generation of on-equipment and in-field products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering or other Engineering with equivalent experience
• Proficiency in C++, and Python (OpenCV, Numpy, Matplotlib, etc)
• Proven ability to cross-compile and optimize modern C++ / Python computer-vision code on embedded Linux devices, preferably on the NVIDIA Jetson platform
• Familiarity or experience with ML packages (Sklearn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc)
• Familiarity or experience with Computer Vision concepts such as camera calibration, lens-distortion correction, feature extraction/matching, optical flow and multi-frame tracking
• Ability to work independently and high attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and experience being a flexible team player
• Passion and tenacity to solve difficult problems in a highly functioning, fast paced team environment
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years developing algorithms and product solutions through software and embedded systems design
• 3+ years of software development experience in C++, C, or Python
• Experience developing computer vision and/or machine learning based systems and solutions
• Hands-on experience configuring BSPs, customizing kernels, and building/maintaining Yocto images, with solid understanding of board-level interfaces (camera, CAN, I²C, SPI, GPIO) and in-field flashing and update processes.

Responsibilities

• Computer vision algorithm research and development
• Data analysis
• Optics optimization
• Programming
• Testing, verifying, and experiencing products in real-world field conditions with customers
• Applying classical computer vision techniques
• Applying machine learning based detection and classification for real-time edge embedded electronics for agriculture technology related product development

Benefits

• Health care and wellness plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible and virtual work options (where available)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level