Machine Vision Engineer

Job Title: Optical Metrology and Machine Vision Engineer

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Corning, NY

Pay Rate: $94.00 to $100.71 per hour

Interview Process: Video interview with the hiring manager, followed by a panel video interview with additional team members

Client Overview

This opportunity sits within a global advanced manufacturing organization with a major research and manufacturing presence in the Corning, NY area. The site pairs active product development with high volume manufacturing, giving engineers the chance to build measurement and inspection technology that directly supports next generation products. This role is based onsite in Corning, NY; candidates outside the area are welcome to apply and would relocate at their own expense.

Top 3 Skills

• Python and C# programming for image processing, data manipulation, and system integration
• Halcon, OpenCV, or LabVIEW experience for machine vision development, including blob analysis, edge detection, and feature extraction
• Machine learning and CNN training experience for automated measurement and classification systems

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and test measurement systems that combine optical metrology and machine vision
• Develop image processing algorithms for feature extraction, classification, and metrology
• Train and deploy machine learning models to improve measurement system performance
• Partner with cross functional teams across development, quality, IT, and operations to define requirements and integrate systems into manufacturing workflows
• Transition new technology from early stage development into production ready solutions
• Create and maintain documentation including system specifications, operating procedures, and manuals
• Train engineering, maintenance, and operations staff on the use and upkeep of deployed systems
• Troubleshoot and optimize systems onsite and remotely using data analysis and performance metrics
• Travel occasionally, ranging from about 10 to 30 percent of the time, both domestic and international, for deployment and support

What We Need From You

• Bachelors, masters, or doctorate in optical engineering, computer science, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years hands on experience with optical systems, imaging hardware, and measurement instruments
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C#
• Experience with machine vision algorithms such as blob analysis, edge detection, morphology, and feature extraction
• Experience training machine learning models, including CNNs, for measurement and classification tasks

Preferred/Bonus

• Familiarity with MATLAB for data retrieval, plotting, and analysis
• Expertise in 3D optical metrology techniques, including lasers and physical optics
• Experience with motion control systems and imaging platforms
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and process improvement methods such as design of experiments
• Experience with database management or high performance computing systems
• Background supporting manufacturing operations with metrology and inspection systems

About Elevait

Elevait Solutions was founded by veterans who believe that how you treat people is the only thing that actually matters in this industry. We're a team that stays in your corner before, during, and after placement. We show up for the communities we work in, we tell you the truth, and we work hard to make sure every placement is a good fit for both sides. If that sounds like the kind of team you want behind you, we'd like to talk.

In compliance with New York pay transparency law, the anticipated pay range for this position is $94.00 to $100.71 per hour. Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications.