Machine Vision Engineer – Cognex & Automation Integration

NNIT; Limerick; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

NNIT is seeking a Machine Vision Engineer for onsite role in Limerick. You will develop, test and implement machine vision solutions across manufacturing sectors, with Cognex and PLC/SCADA integration. The position is based onsite in Limerick; staff or contractor consideration.

Responsibilities include designing robust vision systems, documenting solutions, and collaborating with automation teams. Fluency in English is required and a valid driving license is preferred for site visits.

Qualifications

• Structured and technically skilled engineer with hands-on machine vision experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop vision applications for inspection, guidance, measurement and quality control use.
• Support requirements clarification, solution design and technical documentation.
• Design, configure and implement robust machine vision solutions using Cognex and other vision platforms.
• Responsible for specification of camera/ lighting hardware & software for applications.
• Integrate vision systems with PLC, SCADA, MES and other manufacturing systems.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting and optimization of vision applications.
• Collaborate with customers, automation engineers and project teams.
• Host customer visits/ demonstrations as required.
• Ensure solutions meet quality, compliance and performance requirements.

Skills

Structured thinking

English communication

Documentation

Production troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Engineering/Automation/Robotics software education

Tools

Cognex vision systems

Vision tools

Camera setup

Lighting

Lenses

Image processing

C#

Python

PLC integration

Job description

NNIT is seeking a Machine Vision Engineer for onsite role in Limerick. You will develop, test and implement machine vision solutions across manufacturing sectors, with Cognex and PLC/SCADA integration. The position is based onsite in Limerick; staff or contractor consideration.

Responsibilities include designing robust vision systems, documenting solutions, and collaborating with automation teams. Fluency in English is required and a valid driving license is preferred for site visits.