Senior Vision Designer

ATS Automation•Cambridge, ON

7d•$42 - $58

About The Position

As a member of a highly skilled engineering team, you are responsible for concepting, designing and implementing complete machine vision solutions that meet or exceed the customer’s expectations. Involvement in projects from the quoting phase through to final acceptance at site is critical in providing project technical guidance and support. Development and management of ATS Imaging standard products and services will be required to help facilitate ATS Imaging business and growth models.

Requirements

At least a post-secondary degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics program required.
A minimum of five years of experience with machine vision, motion control and/or robotics in system design and integration of factory automation projects is required.
Demonstrated proficiency in at least one object oriented programming language and Image processing algorithms is essential.
Good written and oral communication skills and the ability to lead or work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team are essential.
Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures.
Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods.
Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts.
Report defect in any equipment or protective device.
Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks.
Attend all required health, safety and environmental training.
Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor.
Assist in investigating accidents/incidents.
Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference will be given to those with a Masters, PhD or equivalent experience.
Strong preference will be given to designers with a proven background in the development of optical, illumination and machine vision systems.

Responsibilities

Participate in quote preparation and ensure vision design concept meets process requirements.
Capture vision/optical/control system requirements and specific design details by writing Requirement, Design, Verification, Validation and Calibration Specifications.
Define machine vision performance requirements in inspection, assembly, and functional process systems across a wide variety of industries such as automotive, semi-conductor, and pharmaceutical/medical.
Determine opto-mechanical, electrical and software interface requirements of the vision system to the machine.
Concept and design turnkey machine vision solutions. This includes all lighting, optics, cameras, frame-grabbers, processing algorithms, opto-mechanical fixtures and material handling units.
Perform analysis and simulation of optical and lighting solutions.
Develop image processing applications using commercial or in-house vision software libraries, including application GUI’s.
Integrate and test vision modules on the machine during integration and buyoff phases.
Ensure the design of the vision system maximizes the use of standard practices and modules.
Coordinate project activities with suppliers of third party equipment.
Coordinate and collaborate with the mechanical, electrical and software departments to ensure systems are implemented as designed.
Assist and guide the project team to identify critical path and dependencies between project activities and ensure implementation details match design specification.
Assist in the overall machine systems engineering, including analysis and design.
Assist the Imaging Director in the supervision of Vision Designers.
Manage project scope and be responsible for regular reporting on project status including both hardware and labour costs vs. budget.
Determine machine vision module capability using statistical and other industry standard verification and validation techniques.
Identify high risk areas and evaluate different approaches to mitigate risks, including quoting, designing, implementing and conducting Proof of Principle or Engineering Studies.
Assist with continuous machine vision design improvements on production machines.
Develop vision systems design standards and procedures.
Perform evaluation of new products in machine vision and optics based manufacturing.
Participate regularly in new product brain storming sessions and foster an environment of innovation and creation when looking at the challenges of solving customer application needs.
Manage established product offerings and drive improvement ideas and developments to keep the product at a world class leading position.
Assist the Imaging Applications Manager in the marketing and sales of current and future Imaging products.
Achieve customer satisfaction based on product and services offering quality.
Provide prompt and courteous customer service throughout entire customer relationship cycle.
Continually provide product and service improvement suggestions and help to bring to reality.
Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.

Benefits

Compensation: $42.31-$58.17 CAD per hour
Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus
5% RRSP match
Stock purchase plan
Starting 3 weeks of vacation
Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account
Half-Day Fridays
Working on challenging engineering projects.
Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.
A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation.
tuition reimbursement program
individual development programs
promoting from within
Competitive starting salaries
overtime pay eligibility
paid vacation
Employee Incentive Bonus program
comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account
5% RRSP matching program
optional Employee Share Purchase Program