Junior Vision Automation Engineer - 1177

Control System Integrators; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Control System Integrators in Lansing, MI is seeking an entry level Vision Automation Engineer to join our growing automation team. You will assist in designing, developing, testing, and commissioning machine-vision applications for diverse clients, using open platforms and vision hardware.

Ideal candidates have a passion for vision automation, strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. You will work closely with senior engineers, travel to customer facilities as needed, and grow toward

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or related hands-on automation experience.
• Basic understanding of digital imaging, resolution, exposure, and image formation.
• Programming experience with Python, C#, C++, MATLAB, or similar.
• Familiarity with image-processing concepts (thresholding, filtering, edge detection, segmentation).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to learn new hardware/software.
• Willingness to travel to customer facilities for installation and commissioning.
• Preferred: experience with machine vision, robotics, or imaging projects; familiarity with OpenCV and Cognex.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, development, testing, integration, and commissioning of machine-vision applications.
• Configure cameras, lenses, lighting, sensors, and related vision hardware.
• Develop 2D/3D machine-vision inspections using vision platforms or libraries.
• Perform image acquisition, preprocessing, feature extraction, measurement, pattern matching.
• Assist in lab feasibility testing and collect sample images and data.
• Document test results and communicate limitations to senior engineers.
• Assist integration of vision apps with PLCs, robots, HMIs, and other systems.
• Test inspection performance with production samples.
• Support debugging, runoff, installation, and production launch activities.
• Travel to customer facilities for installation, testing, commissioning.
• Participate in technical discussions and raise feasibility concerns as needed.

Skills

Python

C#

C++

MATLAB

3D imaging

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related hands-on experience

Tools

OpenCV

Cognex

HALCON

Keyence

Open vision platforms

Job description

“We are a growing automation team with a diversified client base!”

At CSI, our mission is to be "solutions first". We are always looking for people who want to join us in our pursuit and be part of a team that delivers on that promise.

We are going beyond traditional lines to integrate automation, controls, industrial IT and vision. So, we need different kinds of people, and all with special talents. We are constantly looking for more of them.

CSI is an automation solutions provider with global reach through partnerships and connections. At our heart, we have the spirit and size of a small company balanced with the breadth of a national firm.

Entry Level Vision Automation Engineer

CSI is seeking entry level vision automation engineers to join our growing team in Lansing, MI. Looking for individuals with a willingness to learn, a passion for vision automation, a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• ?????? Assist with the design, development, testing, integration, and commissioning of industrial machine-vision applications.
• Configure industrial cameras, lenses, lighting, sensors, and related vision hardware.
• Develop and modify 2D and 3D machine-vision inspections using commercial vision platforms and/or image-processing libraries.
• Perform image acquisition, preprocessing, feature extraction, measurement, pattern matching, segmentation, and defect-detection tasks.
• Assist with laboratory feasibility testing and collect representative sample images and measurement data.
• Document test results and communicate observed limitations or inconsistencies to senior engineers.
• Assist in the integration of vision applications with PLCs, robots, HMIs, and other automation systems.
• Test inspection performance using representative production samples.
• Support machine debugging, runoff, installation, and production launch activities.
• Travel to customer manufacturing facilities as required for installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Participate in customer and internal technical discussions, clearly communicate project status and observed technical issues, and elevate feasibility concerns or application risks as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, ComputerEngineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; or a High School Diploma/GED with relevant hands‑on experience in industrial automation, machine vision, controls, robotics, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of digital imaging and machine-vision concepts, including resolution, exposure, focus, field of view, contrast, and image formation.
• Programming experience through professional work, internships, university projects, or personal projects using a language such as Python, C#, C++, MATLAB, or similar.
• Familiarity with basic image-processing concepts such as thresholding, filtering, edge detection, feature extraction, segmentation, and coordinate systems.
• Strong analytical and hands‑on troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to read technical documentation and learn unfamiliar hardware and software independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer manufacturing facilities and participate in equipment installation, testing, runoff, and commissioning.
• Preferred
• Internship, coursework, research, or project experience involving machine vision, computer vision, robotics, automation, or imaging.
• Familiarity with OpenCV, Zebra Aurora Vision Studio, Cognex, Keyence, HALCON, or another vision platform.
• Exposure to industrial cameras and machine-vision related hardware.
• Familiarity with PLCs, industrial robots, or industrial automation.
• Exposure to 3D imaging or laser profilometry.