Automation and Machine Vision Engineer

Catalyx; Bonheiden; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyx in Belgium is seeking an Automation and Machine Vision Engineer to join our team. You will design, develop, and deploy advanced machine vision solutions within industrial automation projects, collaborating with customers, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver production-ready systems.

The role requires hands-on programming, electrical/mechanical design, and risk evaluation, with travel expected domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Computer Engineering.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Availability to work evenings or weekends as project needs or service duty.

Responsibilities

• Define the scope of machine vision projects with customers and sales leadership.
• Conceptualize, design, and confirm technical specifications and BOMs for automation & machine vision systems.
• Design and develop electrical and mechanical solutions for automation projects.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLCs (Siemens preferred).
• Work with industrial robots and cobots (Fanuc, Franka) – programming and troubleshooting
• Provide oversight for equipment assessment, ordering, and verification to meet customer needs.
• Ensure designs align with Catalyx and industry standards and meet requirements.
• Oversee development, testing, and installation phases to ensure production readiness.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for automation design and risk evaluation.
• Be part of SLA support on a rotating weekly schedule to assist customers.
• Meet with vendors to confirm component selection and stay informed on new technologies.
• Analyse procedures, suggest improvements, and support design/tech documentation.
• Occasionally develop and troubleshoot machine vision systems (Cognex).

Job description

Catalyx is seeking a Automation and Machine Vision Engineer to join our team in Belgium.

WhoWeAre:

Catalyx is a leader in industrial automation solutions, delivering innovative and efficient systems tailored to our clients' needs. We are seeking a highly skilled Machine Vision Systems Engineer to join our team, where you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of advanced machine vision systems.

TheRole:

As an Automation Engineer, you will be at the front end of the design, development, and deployment of custom machine vision systems within industrial automation projects. You will be responsible for ensuring these systems meet all technical specifications, adhere to industry standards, and satisfy customer requirements. This role requires close collaboration with engineering teams, vendors, and customers to deliver high-quality, production-ready solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Work with customers and sales leadership to define the scope of machine vision projects.
• Conceptualize, design, and confirm technical specifications and bills of material for automation & machine vision systems.
• Design and develop electrical and mechanical solutions for automation projects.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLCs (Siemens preferred).
• Work with industrial robots and cobots (Fanuc, Franka) – programming and troubleshooting
• Provide oversight for equipment assessment, ordering, and verification, ensuring that final hardware and software meet customer needs.
• Ensure that designs align with Catalyx and industry standards and meet all specified requirements.
• Oversee and support the development, testing, and installation phases, ensuring systems are production-ready and meet design specifications.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for automation design, providing guidance in risk evaluation and technical matters.
• Be part of our SLA support team, working in a rotating weekly schedule to assist our customers.
• Meet with vendors to confirm component selection and stay informed on new technologies in machine vision and automation systems.
• Analyse existing procedures, suggest improvements, and support the creation of design and technical documentation.
• Occasionally develop and troubleshoot machine vision systems (Cognex.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution (vision component preferred)
• Availability to work evening and weekend hours or varying work patterns depending on project needs or service duty.
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in designing and developing machine automation systems within industrial automation (robot guidance experience is a plus) Siemens, Fanuc, Franka
• Experience with existing Machine Vision Platforms such as Cognex, Keyence, Halcon, OpenCV or Tensorflow (Cognex platform preferred)
• Strong understanding and knowledge of electrical and mechanical design. (Solidworks, E-plan)
• Experience implementing projects in a regulated/validated environment is desired.
• Understanding and knowledge of computer vision solutions and principles
• Fluent in English, Dutch and/or French.Ideally have a knowledge of German

WhyJoinCatalyx?

AtCatalyxweunderstandthatourpeopleareourgreatestasset.Forthisreasonandmanyothers,wetakecareofthem.TheteaminCatalyxbenefitsfromaTotalRewardspackage.Thisincludesgreatpersonalbenefitsandprofessionalgrowthopportunities.

CatalyxisanEqualOpportunityEmployer.Wearecommittedtocreatingadiverseandinclusiveworkplacewhereallindividualsarevalued, respected, andsupport.We donotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,colour,religion,sex(includingpregnancy,genderidentity,andsexualorientation),nationalorigin,age,disability,veteranstatus,geneticinformation,oranyothercharacteristicprotectedbyapplicablelaw.Weencourageapplicationsfromallqualifiedcandidates,regardlessofbackground,andstrivetocreateawelcomingenvironmentforeveryone.

AtCatalyx,wearecommittedtoattractingthebestglobaltalent.WeproudlysupportourinternationalemployeesbyofferingassistancewithCriticalSkillsVisaapplicationsforeligiblecandidates.