Senior Vision Engineer at DWFritz

At DWFritz, we are a leading provider in the field of automation.  Using world-class practices and cutting-edge technology, we produce brilliant automation solutions for our clients.  Our mission is to be a Great Place to Work, with structured activities to interact across teams, develop your skills, make an impact, and celebrate wins! 

Our benefits package includes:

• Low-cost HSA (with company contributions) or PPO Medical Insurance
• No-cost to low-cost Dental & Vision
• 401k with a 3% automatic company contribution and 3% match 
• Company-paid Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Additional voluntary life insurance levels available 
• PTO, 10 Paid Holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time
• Onsite gym with lockers & showers
• Oatmeal & coffee bar

The Sr. Vision Engineer is a challenging, high visibility position that will utilize your experience and skills and allow you to work with high-level automation technologies within a project team to develop cutting edge automation equipment. These systems include features such as:
• Custom Lighting & Optics.
• High resolution imaging systems.
• Multi-image Strobe in motion methodologies.
• Sophisticated machine vision software.
• 2D and 3D Laser Metrology.
• Sub-micron PID Servo motion control.
• 4 to 6-axis robot integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed vision design specifications for assigned projects.
• Specify cameras, optics, and lighting for challenging vision applications.
• Design custom optics and lighting for challenging vision applications.
• Use vision software tools to develop test, and maintain complex vision applications.
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in vision design, testing techniques, and vision application development tools.
• Provide design guidelines, and detailed vision design specifications to other engineers.
• Assist in project schedule development.
• Suggest new and innovative approaches to solving complex vision and inspection problems.
• Help drive usage of new and advanced Vision and Inspection technologies.
• Interface with customers during proposal development, reviews, buy-off, and installation phases.
• Participate individually or as a team member to develop processes, procedures, and standards.
• Drive personal or company vehicle to customers’ facilities for project meetings, design reviews, start-up training, and follow-up review.
• Travel domestically /internationally for installation and support – approximately 10-20%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Excellent Vision system applications skills (Cognex, Keyence, Halcon, OpenCV, Matrox).
• Vision system development skills (Camera, Lens and Lighting selection).
• Excellent C#.NET/C++ programming skills (min 8 years of experience).
• Excellent usage of Version Control Software (GIT, VSS, Subversion, etc.).
• Ability to develop user specific GUIs.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries in a matrix organization.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines in a multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to actively participate in team development and team-oriented processes and motivate others to do the same.
• Sense of urgency to meet project schedules.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Use Microsoft software – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of current vehicle insurance.
• Requires domestic/international travel for installation and support.
• Must be eligible for or have a valid passport.
  
  

Education and Experience

• BSEE, BSME, or BSCS with recent and extensive manufacturing machine vision system design experience required.
• 10+ years’ experience designing Machine Vision Systems (including image analysis methodology) and Machine Control required.
• 8+ years’ experience developing software using VB.NET, C#.NET, or C++.NET required.
• Cognex VisionPro and Keyence Vision Editor Skills preferred.

Interpersonal Contacts

We are an ITAR protected facility and due to the nature of your role, you may encounter ITAR related project information. Your citizenship status will determine what access you have at the facility.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands listed here are typical for the role and may be modified upon request for reasonable accommodation.  The employee may be working at a personal computer workstation for most of the workday, both in a professional office environment and on the shop floor. The position requires the employee to communicate with others including talking and hearing, sometimes in environments with significant ambient noise. The employee must be able to wear personal protective equipment and gear for much of the workday.  The employee must be able to ascend and descend ladders, work in confined spaces, and be mobile / working on their feet for much of the day. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; bend, stoop, kneel, and grasp.

Travel

10-30%

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.