Research Engineer, Intelligent Product Verification, ARTC

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES in Singapore seeks engineers to develop rule-based image processing and computer vision solutions for industrial inspection. You will design imaging setups and optimize vision systems using OpenCV and Python/C++/C#, with AI integration where applicable.

You will collaborate with industry partners to scope, prototype, and deploy robust vision solutions across inspection workflows.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, CS or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in image processing and computer vision.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++/C# with OpenCV.
• Understanding of vision hardware, optics, cameras, and lighting.
• Knowledge of AI/deep learning for CV is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with 3D vision/point clouds is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop rule-based image processing and computer vision algorithms for industrial inspection.
• Design and evaluate camera, lens, and lighting configurations for inspection applications.
• Develop and optimize vision solutions using OpenCV and Python/C++/C#.
• Apply AI/deep learning to vision inspection where appropriate.
• Troubleshoot and improve end-to-end inspection performance from imaging to algorithms.
• Work with industry partners to scope, prototype, and deploy vision solutions.

Skills

Python

C/C++/C#

OpenCV

Image processing

Computer vision

Rule-based inspection

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop rule-based image processing and computer vision algorithms for industrial inspection.
• Design and evaluate camera, lens, and lighting configurations for inspection applications.
• Develop and optimize vision solutions using OpenCV and Python/C++/C#.
• Apply AI/deep learning to vision inspection where appropriate.
• Troubleshoot and improve end-to-end inspection performance from imaging to algorithms.
• Work with industry partners to scope, prototype, and deploy vision solutions.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Computer/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
• Strong foundation in image processing and computer vision, with hands‑on experience in rule‑based inspection.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++/C# and OpenCV.
• Basic understanding of machine vision hardware, optics, cameras, lenses, and lighting.
• Knowledge of AI/deep learning for computer vision is an advantage.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Experience with 3D vision/point clouds is a plus.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.