Lead Product Engineer, Imaging & X-Ray

ZipRecruiter; Arlington (TX); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in imaging technology is seeking a Product Engineering Lead to oversee imaging systems and ensure quality. This role involves managing X-ray imaging systems, troubleshooting, and vendor interaction while offering a competitive salary. Candidates with a strong background in imaging systems and a degree in computer science or engineering will thrive in this innovative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience with image processing/applications or imaging hardware.
• Familiarity with x-ray systems.
• Proficient in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage imaging systems and evaluate vendors for upgrades.
• Conduct imaging studies and troubleshoot equipment.
• Travel approximately 50% to internal production sites.

Skills

Image processing

Imaging hardware experience

Communication

Technological advancements in x-ray imaging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Imaging Science

Tools

MATLAB

C/C++

C#

Visual Basic

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Title: Product Engineering Lead – Imaging/X-Ray

Location: Remote – Preferring close proximity to Chicago (Aurora), Las Vegas, Charlotte (Fort Mill), or Dallas-Fort Worth.

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000

The Product Engineering Lead – Imaging/X-Ray will be responsible for all X-ray imaging systems and equipment. This includes implementation, configuration, workflow management, troubleshooting and maintenance of all imaging systems and associated software. The Imaging Engineer will also be a systems manager as they must understand the interdependencies of the applications/systems they support, work closely with vendors, understand performance improvement opportunities, and model project management methodologies for the entire organization.

Duties under the direction of Chief Product Officer:

• Perform and document X-ray imaging studies with a variety of foreign objects and products.
• Ensure good documentation of settings for image creation.
• Troubleshoot imaging related problems for company equipment.
• Manage replacement of components of various imaging devices and own the overall health of imaging quality and device management at company.
• Evaluate vendors to upgrade or enhance components for improvement.
• Interact with various vendors to maintain service and uptime of company equipment as well as systems.
• Participate in imaging related activities for current and future assets.
• Work closely with sales team, operations, and upper management.
• Develop and maintain best practices for entire imaging function.
• Travel to internal production sites worldwide to perform application studies, training, inspections, or demonstrations and/or to participate in system installation, repairs, or troubleshooting: approx. 50% travel.
• Monitor emerging imaging technology developments and determine applicability.
• Conduct experimental investigations with new imaging components and technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems or Application Engineering, or Imaging Science
• At least five (5) years' experience in image processing and applications
• OR at least five years’ experience with imaging hardware or other appropriate related experience.
• Familiarity with x-ray systems such as Food Inspection, Security, Industrial, or Medical.
• Prior usage of MATLAB, C/C++, C#, Visual Basic, etc.
• Understand X-ray and the influence on imaging quality.
• Must be up to date with all technological advancements in x-ray imaging.
• X-ray imaging system and processing experience.
• Proficiency in the English with established written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge with 5s methodology.