Walk-in | Vision Systems Automation Engineer

Tata Technologies Ltd.; Sanand; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies Ltd. is seeking an experienced engineer to design, configure, and deploy machine vision systems for automotive and manufacturing applications.

You will develop vision strategies, integrate with PLCs and robotics, and implement robust inspection algorithms to support production quality and traceability. You will work with Cognex, Basler, Omron, Keyence, and HALCON/OpenCV platforms while collaborating with controls and automation teams during commissioning and ramp-up activities

Qualifications

• Design and deploy industrial machine vision solutions for manufacturing and quality inspection.
• Develop vision inspection strategies for automated production lines and robotic cells.
• Configure cameras, lighting, sensors, and image acquisition systems.
• Develop image processing algorithms for inspection, measurement and OCR/QR code reading.

Responsibilities

• Integrate machine vision with PLCs, SCADA, MES, robots, and equipment.
• Configure industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC-UA, Modbus).
• Support commissioning, startup, and FAT/SAT activities.
• Provide troubleshooting and root cause analysis to optimize inspection reliability and throughput.

Skills

Machine Vision

Python

C++

C#

OpenCV

Tools

Cognex In-Sight

Cognex VisionPro

Keyence Vision Systems

Omron FH/FZ

Basler Cameras

Sick Vision

MVTec HALCON

OpenCV

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Vision System Design & Development

• Design, configure, and deploy industrial machine vision solutions for manufacturing and quality inspection applications.
• Develop vision inspection strategies for automated production lines, robotic cells, assembly stations, and end-of-line testing systems.
• Configure cameras, lighting systems, sensors, lenses, vision controllers, and image acquisition systems.
• Develop image processing algorithms for inspection, measurement, defect detection, OCR/OCV, barcode reading, and traceability.

Automation & Controls Integration

• Integrate machine vision systems with PLCs, SCADA, MES, robots, and manufacturing equipment.
• Configure communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC-UA, Modbus TCP/IP, and industrial networking standards.
• Support integration with robot-guided vision applications and automated quality control systems.
• Collaborate with controls and automation teams during commissioning and startup activities.

Manufacturing & Quality Applications

• Implement automated inspection systems for:
  • Dimensional verification
  • Surface defect detection
  • Assembly validation
  • Label verification
  • Barcode and QR code scanning
  • Traceability solutions
  • Battery cell and module inspection
• Develop process monitoring and vision-based quality assurance systems.

Commissioning & Support

• Participate in FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), and production ramp-up activities.
• Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for vision system failures and inspection inaccuracies.
• Optimize system performance to improve inspection reliability, cycle time, and manufacturing throughput.
• Provide production support and continuous improvement recommendations.

Documentation & Compliance

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, system architecture, commissioning reports, SOPs, and maintenance guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with customer quality standards, industrial safety practices, and engineering procedures.
• Support customer reviews, audits, and project documentation requirements.

Must-Have Skills

Machine Vision Platforms

• Cognex In-Sight
• Cognex VisionPro
• Keyence Vision Systems
• Omron FH/FZ Series
• Basler Cameras
• Sick Vision Solutions
• Matrox Imaging
• MVTec HALCON
• OpenCV

Industrial Automation

• PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Siemens TIA Portal
• Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley PLCs
• Beckhoff PLCs
• Industrial networking and communication protocols
• SCADA integration

Robotics Integration

Experience integrating vision systems with:

• ABB Robots
• Fanuc Robots
• KUKA Robots
• Yaskawa Robots
• Universal Robots

Programming & Software

• Python
• C#
• C++
• Structured Text
• Machine Vision Configuration Tools
• Image Processing and Analysis

Manufacturing Experience

• Automotive Manufacturing
• Battery Manufacturing
• EV Manufacturing
• Automated Production Lines
• Smart Factory / Industry 4.0 Initiatives
• Quality Inspection Systems

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Battery Cell, Module, or Pack Manufacturing.
• Vision-guided robotics implementation.
• AI/ML-based defect detection systems.
• Knowledge of MES platforms and integration.
• Understanding of Digital Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 architecture.
• Familiarity with traceability and serialization systems.
• Experience with 3D vision technologies and laser profiling systems.
• Exposure to data analytics and predictive quality solutions.