Machine Vision Engineer

JOHN HENRY FOSTER MINNESOTA INC • Delano, MN

15h

About The Position

This role is responsible for working with manufacturing customers to implement new vision systems as well as support existing systems. Specifically, the Machine Vision Programmer develops software and systems that enable machines—like robots, cameras, or automated inspection tools—to "see" and understand visual information, usually in industrial or manufacturing settings. To be successful in this role, you will need a strong technical aptitude to learn, understand and develop expert working knowledge of our sensor products and vision system solutions.

Requirements

• 4 year technical degree required.
• 1 year minimum of dedicated Machine Vision Experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are mandatory.
• Demonstrated strong sense of urgency and prioritization skills on a daily basis.
• Innate drive and passion to create solutions for customer applications.
• Willingness and ability to travel 25% or more.
• Strong engineering skills are required to assist on customer projects from conception to evaluation, to system implementation, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work well on a team towards the common goal of customer satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of technical experience preferred.
• Cognex In-Sight Explorer, In-Sight Suite, VisionPro, LMI/Photoneo 3D, DataSensing software programming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist internal sales team and external customers with machine vision camera selection and system design.
• Learn and apply machine vision optics and lighting.
• Learn and apply how our products are utilized through lab evaluations, field experiences and factory training sessions as well as weekly online training sessions.
• Partner with customer onsite, interact with client point of contact, and do a full system deployment/implementation.
• Write machine vision software code to capture, process, and analyze images or video streams.
• Ensure system works in real-world conditions (adjust lighting, tuning parameters for speed and accuracy, debug and performance profiling.
• Create or fine-tune algorithms that help a system make decisions based on what it “sees.”
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, robotics teams, or automation specialists to make sure the entire system runs smoothly.
• Work with various types of industrial cameras and sensors (2D, 3D, infrared, SWIR etc.) and integrate them into machines or software.
• Monitor and improve process performance of installed vision systems.

Benefits

• We support you in developing your goals and growing in your career.
• In short, by joining our team, you increase your professional value and work on engaging projects.
• Most of all, you fit into a team focused on helping you grow your skills.
• We host many events that you may become a part of.
• From in-house training to out-of-town events, we always have something going on.
• We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) program.
• If you’re looking for a place to build your skills, you will find it in a career with us.

What This Job Offers

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