Electro-Mechanical Engineer – Computer Vision Systems

Straive; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Straive is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Engineer with expertise in designing and deploying computer vision–based inspection and automation solutions in industrial environments. The role blends mechanical design, electronics, sensors, and embedded systems with vision algorithms to deliver robust systems.

The candidate will own end-to-end system architecture, collaborate with CV teams, and support from prototype to production and global rollout, including on-site installation and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, machine vision, or intelligent inspection systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, electronics, sensors, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate electro-mechanical systems with cameras, lighting, sensors, actuators, PLCs, and motion control.
• Translate vision requirements into mechanical layouts, optics selection, and enclosure designs.
• Own end-to-end system architecture from concept through deployment and scale-up.
• Collaborate with data science / CV teams to deploy image processing and AI-based vision models in real-world environments.
• Select and configure cameras, lenses, lighting for inspection requirements.
• Optimize system performance for accuracy, latency, robustness, and throughput.
• Design or integrate control systems using PLCs, industrial PCs, edge AI devices.
• Interface vision systems with robotics, conveyors, pick-and-place systems, and industrial equipment.
• Support firmware and hardware bring-up, I/O mapping, and field troubleshooting.
• Conduct system calibration, validation, and acceptance testing in lab and production environments.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and vision-related failures; implement corrective actions.
• Lead on-site installation, commissioning, and operator training.
• Create and maintain design documentation, wiring diagrams, SOPs, and maintenance guides.
• Drive continuous improvement for reliability, cost optimization, and scalability.
• Support transition from prototype to production and global rollout.

Skills

5+ years experience

Industrial automation

Machine vision

Image acquisition

Camera selection

Lighting design

SolidWorks/Creo

OpenCV/Halcon/Cognex

PLC (Siemens/AB)

Jetson/Edge AI

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electro-Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics/Robotics

Tools

SolidWorks/Creo

OpenCV/Halcon/Cognex/Keyence

PLCs & motion controllers

Jetson/IPC/ARM

Job description

Electro-Mechanical Engineer – Computer Vision Systems

Location:

Mississippi, Morristown NJ (Travel Needed)

Role Overview

We are seeking an Electro-Mechanical Engineer with strong expertise in designing, integrating, and deploying computer vision–based inspection and automation solutions.

The role combines mechanical design, electronics, sensors, and embedded systems with vision algorithms to deliver reliable, production-grade systems for industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

System Design & Integration

• Design and integrate electro-mechanical systems incorporating cameras, lighting, sensors, actuators, PLCs, and motion control.
• Translate computer vision requirements into mechanical layouts, optics selection, and enclosure designs.
• Own end-to-end system architecture from concept through deployment and scale-up.

Computer Vision Solution Deployment

• Collaborate with data science / CV teams to deploy image processing and AI-based vision models in real-world environments.
• Select and configure cameras, lenses, lighting (structured, backlight, diffuse) based on inspection requirements.
• Optimize system performance for accuracy, latency, robustness, and throughput.

Controls, Electronics & Embedded Systems

• Design or integrate control systems using PLCs, industrial PCs, edge AI devices (NVIDIA Jetson, Intel OpenVINO, etc.).
• Interface vision systems with robotics, conveyors, pick-and-place systems, and industrial equipment.
• Support firmware and hardware bring-up, I/O mapping, and field troubleshooting.
• Conduct system calibration, validation, and acceptance testing in lab and production environments.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and vision-related failures; implement corrective actions.
• Lead on-site installation, commissioning, and operator training.
• Create and maintain design documentation, wiring diagrams, SOPs, and maintenance guides. Drive continuous improvement for reliability, cost optimization, and scalability.
• Support transition from prototype to production and global rollout.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, machine vision, or intelligent inspection systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, electronics, sensors, and control systems.
• Hands-on experience with industrial cameras, optics, lighting, and image acquisition.
• Working knowledge of computer vision fundamentals (image processing, defect detection, classification).

Technical Skills

• Mechanical CAD: SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent
• Vision & Imaging: OpenCV, Halcon, Cognex, Keyence, or similar platforms
• Hardware & Controls: PLCs (Siemens / Allen-Bradley preferred), motion controllers, industrial I/O
• Edge & Embedded: Jetson, IPCs, ARM-based systems
• Communication Protocols: Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC-UA

Nice to Have

• Experience deploying AI/ML-based vision models in production environments
• Exposure to robotics integration (ABB, FANUC, UR, etc.)
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards and compliance
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing or quality inspection systems