Control Engineer Machine Vision Specialist

Automation Experts Ltd
Galgorm, County Antrim
7 months ago
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Step into a world where advanced automation meets real-world impact.

This global technology company leads the way in delivering complex, high-performance automation solutions across many industries. You will be part of a fast-growing team that thrives on solving big challenges with smart, scalable technology, where your ideas and input are genuinely valued. With locations around the world, this organisation offers true international collaboration, career progression and exposure to cutting-edge innovation. If you are looking for a role where you can grow quickly, work with exceptional talent and build solutions that matter, this is where your next chapter begins

Controls Machine Vision Specialist

Great Salary + Profit Share + Overtime + Life Cover + Income Protection

Northern Ireland - Relocation Assistance Available - Sponsorship Available

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Controls Machine Vision Specialist - The Role:

Be responsible for the creation and development of machine vision systems including cameras, lighting, optics, and software, based on customers requirements

Optimise the performance of vision systems, including speed, accuracy, and robustness, to meet the demands of high-speed industrial environments

Deliver machine vision control systems which comply with the appropriate national and international standards

Support the project team during commissioning activities to achieve successful FAT and SAT

Commissioning of the machines at customer's site

Produce project documentation such as FDS, SDS, FAT test protocols, risk assessments

Provide technical machine vision support for existing customers

Controls Machine Vision Specialist - The Person:

HND/Degree in Electrical, Electronic of Software Engineering

Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings

Experience of developing algorithms and using specialized hardware to process images at very high speeds, enabling real-time analysis and decision-making

Experience with multiple brands; Cognex Visionpro and Insight, Keyence

Experience of Implementing systems for identifying defects, imperfections, or deviations from specifications in products at high production rates

Ability to provide a complete vision package for simple inspection to advanced metrology

Ideally with some experience of utilising AI and machine learning techniques to enhance the performance and accuracy of vision systems, especially in complex or variable scenarios

Experience of automation and production machinery design, ideally with a hands-on approach.

Knowledge of British and international standards relative to the design and installation.

Located in Co. Antrim, relocation assistance can be provided and the role is also open to sponsorship for very experienced Vision Systems Engineers

For more information call Sharon Hill

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