Measurements Engineer II

Premier Staffing Solution • Painted Post, NY

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About The Position

This role involves working with various cross-functional teams to define, develop, and implement optical and computer vision-based measurement and instrumentation systems. The position requires transferring technology from early-stage development to a production-ready state, leveraging external suppliers for specialized technologies, and managing the procurement process for these systems. A key aspect of the role is designing experiments, analyzing data to improve measurement systems and production processes, and creating comprehensive documentation for manufacturing release. Additionally, the role includes training engineering, maintenance, and operations staff on system usage and maintenance, as well as providing remote and onsite troubleshooting support.

Requirements

• BS, MS or PhD in Physics, Optics, ME, ECE or EE plus a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with machine vision metrology equipment.
• Training or hands-on experience with vision systems is required.
• 3+ years of experience in Computer vision system development (optics, lighting, cameras, image acquisition, image analysis, laser, 3D measurement)
• Fundamental knowledge of physical optics (principles of optics)
• Knowledge of image processing algorithms (blob analysis, edge finding, morphology, feature extraction, classification, metrology)
• Microsoft Visual Studio programming (C# and Python strongly preferred)
• Experience with machine learning and AI technologies, including CNNs.
• Systems Engineering and integration
• Digital Signal Processing
• Experience with electrical/optical/mechanical installations, including system checkout and troubleshooting
• Strong communication and presentation skills (MS Office programs)
• Data retrieval, plotting and analysis (primarily using Microsoft Excel)
• Ability to interact effectively with customers & coworkers as well as work independently.
• Effective communication
• Results oriented, a quick learner and be able to multi-task effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with image processing development packages such as Halcon, Matrox Inspector, NI Vision, Cognex, Keyence, or Matlab image processing toolbox
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries, such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Control systems (PLCs)
• Process engineering knowledge. Experienced with design of experiments, statistical analysis and process improvement
• Experience with Metrology, Inspection and Product Quality in support of manufacturing
• Motion Control – ability to integrate motion on imaging platforms
• Computing – Familiar with high performance computing systems

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of cross functional groups (Development, Quality, IT, Purchasing, Operations) to define, develop and implement optical and computer vision-based measurement and instrumentation systems.
• Transfer technology from early-stage development to a product suitable for use in manufacturing.
• Leverage external suppliers for key technologies or core competencies such as system integration.
• Define Scopes of Work, competitively quote when appropriate, issue Purchase Orders, track supplier work and approve invoices.
• Design experiments and analyze data to identify and implement improvements to measurement systems or production processes.
• Create/update documentation for release to production including Machine Specifications, operating procedures and drawing packages.
• Train engineering, maintenance and operations in how to use and maintain measurement systems.
• Provide remote and onsite troubleshooting using data and performance analysis of the installed systems.

What This Job Offers

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