Machine Vision Development Engineer I

Gentex Corporation•Zeeland, MI

About The Position

The Machine Vision Development Engineer I contributes to the development of world class machine vision systems to automate manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and reduce total manufacturing costs as part of a highly collaborative engineering team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering, Science, or other related technical field.
0–3 years of engineering experience in a technical, scientific, or related field (co-op or internship experience may be included).
Foundational knowledge of computer systems and technologies.
Basic understanding of vision hardware, optics, and lighting.
Experience with at least one modern programming language such as C# or Visual Basic .NET.
Basic problem-solving skills and the ability to recognize issues and react quickly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or other related technical field.
Ability to program in the .NET Framework (C#, C++, VB).
Experience with MVTec Halcon, OpenCV, or another machine vision library.
Knowledge of statistical analysis and its application to manufacturing data.
Ability to quickly comprehend and apply new software development practices and machine vision technology.
Mechanical aptitude and basic electronics knowledge.
Experience with photography and optics.
Demonstrated ability to fix a problem before it happens and a predisposition to get involved.

Responsibilities

Assist in designing production vision systems, including the specification of imaging components, illumination, and PC hardware.
Support development of machine vision algorithms for product quality inspection, process control, and manufacturing automation.
Implement new features and fix bugs in production vision applications under the guidance of more senior engineers.
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing vision systems to improve reliability and performance.
Assist with the setup of prototype imaging systems in a laboratory environment and help qualify new on-line and off-line vision systems in production.
Gather and document basic analytics from computer vision algorithms to support performance improvement activities.
Write and maintain technical documentation so end users understand how vision systems work and how to use them.
Collaborate with cross-functional team members, taking direction from leaders while learning Gentex engineering practices.
Provide support during production vision system downtime and help resolve issues quickly to minimize impact to manufacturing operations.
Other duties as assigned.