Machine Vision Engineer

3M•Maplewood, MN

1d•$124,127 - $151,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Automated Inspection and Measurement group is responsible for fundamental technology development, application investigations, system integration and deployment, and long-term support across many 3M divisions in the areas of automated inspection, measurement, machine vision, automation, and process data systems. This group is a leader in digital technology within the corporation through its technology development and breadth of system deployment across 3M manufacturing operations. As a Machine Vision Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around world. Here, you will make an impact by: Automated inspection, measurement, and machine vision system integration and application engineering with a focus on implementation of machine vision systems enabling automation within 3M manufacturing operations Strategic planning related to machine vision to intersect with future automation needs within 3M Technology development for custom inspection and measurement applications with particular emphasis on opto-mechanical systems, machine vision, and automation Identify, filter, and prioritize customer (3M Internal) requirements and then design, develop, and implement machine vision solutions to meet those requirements. Working within a team setting to solve manufacturing challenges Provide ongoing Tier 2 support for installed infrastructure, may include on-call support

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (completed and verified prior to start)
Two (2) years professional machine vision experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Possess expertise equivalent to that which would be obtained in a master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline
Five (5) years of professional experience implementing machine vision for automation solutions
Project management and strategy development experience.
Experience integrating machine vision with robotic and/or automation manufacturing operations.
Experience with Cognex machine vision platforms.
Experience with Zebra machine vision platforms.
Image processing, signal processing, optics, software, or electronics experience.
Skills include excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent networking skills, exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Automated inspection, measurement, and machine vision system integration and application engineering with a focus on implementation of machine vision systems enabling automation within 3M manufacturing operations
Strategic planning related to machine vision to intersect with future automation needs within 3M
Technology development for custom inspection and measurement applications with particular emphasis on opto-mechanical systems, machine vision, and automation
Identify, filter, and prioritize customer (3M Internal) requirements and then design, develop, and implement machine vision solutions to meet those requirements.
Working within a team setting to solve manufacturing challenges
Provide ongoing Tier 2 support for installed infrastructure, may include on-call support
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.