Machine Vision Engineer

Peak Technologies, Inc.; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Life assurance

EAP

Pension scheme

Training and development support

Qualifications support

Career progression

25 days annual leave

Employee recognition

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Peak Technologies is expanding its machine vision capability and seeking a talented Machine Vision Engineer to join the growing team. You will design, develop, install, and support innovative machine vision solutions across retail and logistics, balancing software work with customer engagement.

You’ll work directly with customers to understand challenges, configure vision systems, test thoroughly, deploy on site or remotely, and document procedures.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Valid passport and ability to travel across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing machine vision solutions for retail and logistics environments.
• Developing software applications and integrations to support customer requirements.
• Configuring cameras, vision systems, and related hardware.
• Collaborating with customers to understand operational challenges and define technical solutions.
• Testing and validating systems to ensure real-world reliability.
• Deploying and commissioning solutions remotely and on customer sites.
• Creating technical documentation, user guides, and installation procedures.
• Providing ongoing support, troubleshooting, and maintenance of installed systems.
• Collaborating with sales to assess project requirements, timescales, and costs.
• Researching and evaluating emerging technologies to enhance our offerings.
• Driving continuous improvement through customer feedback.

Skills

Machine vision

Software development

System integration

Troubleshooting

Customer-facing

Project management

Communication

Curiosity/learning

Travel readiness

Job description

Join Our Growing Machine Vision Team!

Are you passionate about technology, automation, and solving real-world challenges? Do you enjoy combining technical problem-solving with hands‑on implementation and software development?

Join Our Growing Machine Vision Team!

Are you passionate about technology, automation, and solving real-world challenges? Do you enjoy combining technical problem-solving with hands‑on implementation and software development?

At Peak, we're expanding our Machine Vision capability and are looking for a talented Machine Vision Engineer to join our growing team. This is a varied role that combines software development, system configuration, customer engagement, and solution deployment to deliver innovative machine vision applications across the retail and logistics sectors. You'll work directly with customers to understand their operational challenges, helping design, develop, install, and support solutions that make a genuine difference to their businesses. No two projects are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys both technical development and practical implementation. You'll need to be comfortable balancing technical development with customer interaction and be confident in identifying the best technology to solve business challenges. We're looking for someone who enjoys thinking beyond the obvious solution and has the curiosity to explore new technologies that create value for our customers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and implementing machine vision solutions for retail and logistics environments.
• Developing software applications and integrations that support customer requirements.
• Configuring cameras, vision systems, and associated hardware.
• Working directly with customers to understand operational challenges and define technical solutions.
• Conducting testing and validation to ensure systems perform reliably in real-world environments.
• Deploying and commissioning solutions both remotely and on customer sites.
• Creating technical documentation, user guides, and installation procedures.
• Providing ongoing support, troubleshooting, and maintenance of installed systems.
• Collaborating with sales teams to assess project requirements, timescales, and solution costs.
• Researching and evaluating emerging technologies to enhance our solution offering.
• Driving continuous improvement through customer feedback and innovation.

About You

We're looking for a technically minded and customer-focused individual who enjoys solving problems and working with innovative technologies.

You'll Ideally Have

• A full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• A valid passport and ability to travel across Europe when required.
• A strong interest in technology, automation, and machine vision systems.
• Experience of software development and system integration.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer-facing abilities.
• The confidence to work independently and manage projects from concept to delivery.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn new technologies.
• A passion for finding practical solutions to complex customer challenges.

Why Join Peak?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing area of the business where you'll have the chance to make a real impact. You'll work with innovative technology, contribute your ideas, and help shape the future direction of our machine vision solutions. We value creativity, continuous learning, and collaboration, and we're committed to supporting your development as both the role and business continue to evolve.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical cover.
• Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Salary Sacrifice Company Pension Scheme.
• Professional training and development support.
• Support towards relevant qualifications.
• Career progression opportunities.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Employee recognition initiatives.
• Additional wellbeing and employee benefits.