Machine Vision Applications Engineer

KESTREL Vision; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KESTREL Vision is seeking a Systems & Applications Engineer to join our international engineering team. You will contribute to design, prototyping, testing and validation of advanced electro‑optical and electromechanical inspection systems used on high‑speed production lines.

You’ll work with customers, sales and service teams across the globe to bring cutting-edge machine vision solutions to life. This role involves travel up to 10% within the United States and occasional international travel,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience
• Hands-on experience building and testing prototypes from concepts and sketches
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Approximately 10% travel, primarily within the United States with occasional international travel
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility after onboarding and training
• Expected on-site presence to support system validation, testing and team collaboration

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype and validate innovative inspection solutions for industrial machine vision applications
• Conduct performance trials on existing and prototype systems using challenging customer samples
• Analyze results and prepare technical reports with recommendations and solution assessments
• Provide technical expertise and consultation to internal teams and customers
• Support Sales and Service teams in resolving complex technical challenges
• Collaborate with Production and external suppliers to address technical issues and maintain documentation
• Work with global engineering teams to develop next-generation inspection technologies
• Visit customer sites when required to support installations, evaluations and technical investigations
• Identify emerging technologies and contribute to future product innovations
• Take ownership of projects and drive them through successful completion

Job description

KESTREL Vision is seeking a Systems & Applications Engineer to join our international engineering team. You will contribute to design, prototyping, testing and validation of advanced electro‑optical and electromechanical inspection systems used on high‑speed production lines.

You’ll work with customers, sales and service teams across the globe to bring cutting-edge machine vision solutions to life. This role involves travel up to 10% within the United States and occasional international travel,