Vision Applications Engineer

Wood•Nashville, TN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Wood Applied Intelligence - CEC Controls (A Wood company) is currently recruiting for a Vision Applications Engineer. Vision applications engineers design and integrate vision systems in automation facilities. This position offers an opportunity to work for a solid company in the growing field of Machine Vision. Typical vision systems use cameras and sensors to perform the following: Code Readers – Reading 1D and 2D codes marked directly on a part Error Proofing – Verifying the components are correctly assembled Sorting – Different parts from each other or good form defective parts Gauging – Measuring parts and analyzing them to a specification Robot Guidance – Guiding the pick & place

Requirements

BSEE or related field or 3-5 years of industry experience
Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required
Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of machine vision programming, optical designs, design logic, camera logic and PLC logic preferred.
Knowledge of AutoCAD or Solid Works is a plus
Knowledge of photography is a plus
Knowledge of industrial controls (PLC & HMI) is a plus

Responsibilities

Designing the vision system’s electrical integration into an automated cell
Writing programs using the camera manufacturer’s interface as well as some object-orientated programming
Designing the mounting of the cameras and lights into a machine or cell
Designing the optical path and selecting the appropriate cameras, lensing, and lighting for the application
Generating and documenting vision feasibility studies both in the lab and in the field
System Architecture including investigating new approaches to vision related problems
Reviewing general specifications and scope of work
Design requirements that include establishing optical designs, generating system mechanical layouts, generating a sequence of operations and camera logic
Advance material order, specifying Vision material, Specifying Panel Material, Writing material BOM's
Assisting in installation and debug
Launch and Standby support
Develop As-Built documentation
Complete system documentation