Software Engineer (Vision)

NSW Automation Sdn Bhd; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Automation Sdn Bhd, based in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a machine vision engineer to join a team focused on integrating cameras, optics, lighting, and image-processing algorithms into production machines.

You will develop reliable vision software for inspection, alignment, and calibration, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to ensure seamless system integration and field troubleshooting. Chinese language ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in machine vision, image processing, or software development.
• Strong programming skills in C# / .NET and OOP understanding.
• Knowledge of image processing and computer vision basics.
• Experience with vision libraries such as OpenCV/Emgu CV/Halcon or equivalents.
• Understanding of industrial cameras, lighting, and camera interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine vision applications using C# / .NET and vision libraries.
• Create image-processing algorithms for inspection, measurement, detection, alignment, and positioning.
• Implement techniques like thresholding, segmentation, blob analysis, edge/contour detection, and pattern matching.
• Perform camera calibration and coordinate transformation.
• Develop algorithms to extract geometric features (points, lines, circles, rectangles, contours).
• Optimize vision algorithms for accuracy, speed, and reliability.
• Integrate vision systems with machine control, PLCs, and I/O.

Skills

C# / .NET

Image processing

Machine vision

Programming fundamentals

Education

Mechatronics

Software Engineering

Computer Engineering

Tools

OpenCV

Emgu CV

OpenCvSharp

Halcon

eurasys

Job description

Responsible for integrating cameras, lenses, lighting, and image-processing algorithms into production machines. The role involves developing reliable vision software for applications such as component/pad inspection, position detection, measurement, alignment, defect detection, and machine calibration.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Develop machine vision applications using C# / .NET and relevant vision libraries.

Develop image-processing algorithms for inspection, measurement, detection, alignment, and positioning.

Implement image-processing techniques such as thresholding and segmentation, blob analysis, edge and contour detection, pattern matching, morphological processing, geometric measurement, filtering, and noise reduction

Perform camera calibration and coordinate transformation

Develop algorithms for detecting and extracting geometric features such as points, lines, circles, rectangles, and contours.

Optimize vision algorithms for accuracy, stability, processing speed, and production reliability.

Select and integrate appropriate industrial cameras, lenses/optics, lighting systems, light controllers, and calibration equipment.

Configure camera parameters such as exposure, gain, resolution, and triggering

Integrate vision systems with machine motion, I/O, PLC, and other equipment

Develop communication interfaces between the vision system and machine-control software

Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and process engineers to ensure seamless integration of machine vision systems with overall machine functionality.

Support customer evaluations, on-site testing, commissioning, and field troubleshooting, while contributing to code reviews, technical discussions, and relevant technical documentation.

Participate in R&D activities related to machine vision, image processing, process applications, and emerging technologies such as AI.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in machine vision, image processing, or software development within the industrial automation or machinery industry.

Fresh graduates with a CGPA of 3.2 and above who possess strong programming and engineering fundamentals are encouraged to apply.

Possess good programming skills in C# / .NET and understanding of object-oriented programming.

Basic to good knowledge of image processing and computer vision.

Experience with OpenCV, Emgu CV, OpenCvSharp, Halcon, eurasys or equivalent vision libraries.

Understanding of industrial cameras and camera interfaces, lighting and optics for machine vision.

Basic understanding of coordinate systems and geometric transformations.

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent.

Capable of speaking Chinese is highly preferred as this role requires to deal with clients from China, Taiwan

Headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, NSW Automation specializes in precision fluid dispensing systems in today’s global microelectronics and semiconductor industries.

Our clients come from a wide range of industries, including electronic components, semiconductors, SMD LED, automotive, medical etc. We have multiple factories, sales & service offices, and technical support points in the Asia, Europe, and the US.

Our digital programmable volumetric dispensing and micro-volume squeezing technologies have driven breakthroughs in automated liquid dispensing. We are advancing toward Industry 4.0 with cloud-based, IoT-enabled systems that enhance automation through data and machine learning.

Headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, NSW Automation specializes in precision fluid dispensing systems in today’s global microelectronics and semiconductor industries.

Our clients come from a wide range of industries, including electronic components, semiconductors, SMD LED, automotive, medical etc. We have multiple factories, sales & service offices, and technical support points in the Asia, Europe, and the US.

Our digital programmable volumetric dispensing and micro-volume squeezing technologies have driven breakthroughs in automated liquid dispensing. We are advancing toward Industry 4.0 with cloud-based, IoT-enabled systems that enhance automation through data and machine learning.