Imaging Systems Engineer

Kodak Alaris•Rochester, NY

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Kodak Alaris is seeking a self-motivated, Imaging Systems Engineer to join our Kodak Moments Hardware Systems Solution group. The Imaging Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, integration, testing, and lifecycle support of imaging and compute-enabled systems used in Kodak Moments products, including photo kiosks and travel & leisure imaging solutions, as well as related hardware subsystems that integrate with software via APIs. This role covers end-to-end system development spanning image capture devices, video processing pipelines, hardware acceleration, and software interfaces. The engineer works across hardware, software, and service teams to evaluate, integrate, and commercialize, high-performance systems from concept through sustaining engineering. Regular access to the Rochester NY office and development labs will be required. Occasional domestic or international travel may be required.

Requirements

Broad understanding of imaging and video systems, including image capture, camera hardware, video processing pipelines, and performance considerations across hardware and software
Demonstrated systems skills, with a working knowledge of integration, programming, and troubleshooting, including use of tools and test equipment
Strong working knowledge of computer hardware systems and peripherals
Experience with C#, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programing
Experience with Virtual Machines, VMWare ESXi, Azure, AWS and Arduino
Experience working with hardware APIs, SDKs, drivers, or vendor libraries
Experience with Windows and Linux
Experience with Docker
Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies
Experience integrating and validating processing hardware (e.g., GPUs, accelerators) in Windows or Linux systems
Working knowledge of databases, data networks and communications and related applications to support the above requirements
Ability to learn/evaluate new technologies, provide technical guidance to product management, marketing and the business unit as needed
Concentration toward detail, quality, thoroughness and delivering on commitments
Work effectively in an environment where priorities and specifications are frequently changing
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Proven documentation abilities including design specifications and process documentation
The ability to be a self-starter and to work independently and as part of a team. Takes initiative and works with minimal guidance
Strong time management skills, working on several projects/priorities concurrently.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with GPU-based video or image processing workflows
Experience with CUDA, OpenCL, DirectX, Vulkan, or similar frameworks (nice-to-have, not required)
Experience debugging hardware performance bottlenecks
Experience with equipment commercialization process
Familiarity with Photo Printing and Picture Kiosks
Knowledge of Quality Assurance Processes as they relate to product development
Experience working with international manufacturers
Design of Experiments
Project Management
Working knowledge of world-wide regulatory agency approval documentation and testing requirements
Working knowledge of regulatory testing requirements
Familiarity with Current/Sustaining Engineering
Knowledge and competence using CAD, computer skills and related analysis techniques. SolidWorks Electrical and Altium electrical CAD software is the primary CAD tool
Familiarity with Solid Works PDM System

Responsibilities

Work with a cross-functional commercialization team throughout product development and lifecycle support
Assist with specifying system and product requirements, for both hardware and software, including Overall system architecture, Machine learning models and other image processing algorithms, Product image / video capture hardware and firmware, Software workflow and UI
Integrate imaging solutions
Evaluate image / video capture technologies
Integrate 3rd party imaging solutions to extend overall capabilities that will run in a highly scalable and robust system
Test and evaluate new technologies to provide solutions for implementation
Support software development and QA teams to commercialize solutions
Consistently delivering against commitments
Provide end-to-end product system design and testing support from concept through product life cycle for Evaluation / prototyping and integration of computer peripherals and imaging devices, for both still and video applications
Development of the overall system architecture as part of a team
Work with team to design for HSE and regulatory agency approvals as needed
Drive component obsolescence component churn activities
Develop and maintain drawings and documentation for systems and subsystems
Provide input to and maintenance of drawing and part databases as required to support manufacturing and customers
Support software development and QA teams to commercialize solutions
Support project managers and develop configuration diagrams and bill of materials
Work with vendors and fabricators to specify parts and custom items for new and current product designs
Work with customers to understand needs and work through system design and installation. This may range from calls to in-person visits.
The scope of this role may evolve to include additional hardware technologies and compute platforms as system requirements expand.