Machine Vision Engineer — Medical Device Inspection

TE Connectivity Corporation; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Performance-Based Bonus Plans

Health and Wellness Incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Community Outreach Programs / Charity

Employee Resource Group

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Visual Inspection Automation Engineer to design and implement automated visual inspection solutions for medical products across manufacturing processes.

The role focuses on detecting cosmetic, dimensional, and functional defects using machine vision and AI-based inspection technologies, collaborating with quality, manufacturing, and NPD teams to ensure compliance with medical device standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
• 5+ years in automated visual inspection or machine vision roles.
• Experience in regulated or high-volume manufacturing is a plus.
• Knowledge of machine vision platforms (Cognex, Keyence, Omron, OpenCV) is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated visual inspection systems for defect detection, dimensional inspection, and cosmetic evaluation.
• Select and integrate cameras, lenses, lighting, and vision controllers based on inspection requirements.
• Develop, test, and optimize vision algorithms using rule-based and AI-based approaches.
• Conduct feasibility studies, proof-of-concepts (POCs), and pilot implementations.
• Work with Manufacturing, Quality, Process Engineering, and NPD teams.
• Support commissioning, validation, and handover of inspection systems to production.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% as required.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation)

Tools

Cognex

Keyence

Omron

OpenCV

Industrial PLCs

Job description

TE Connectivity is seeking a Visual Inspection Automation Engineer to design and implement automated visual inspection solutions for medical products across manufacturing processes.

The role focuses on detecting cosmetic, dimensional, and functional defects using machine vision and AI-based inspection technologies, collaborating with quality, manufacturing, and NPD teams to ensure compliance with medical device standards.