Machine Vision Engineer

Manpower Engineering; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a skilled Machine Vision Engineer to join our engineering and automation team in San Jose, CA. This contract role will support manufacturing, quality, and production operations with advanced vision systems.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial machine vision, Keyence XG-X and Cognex VisionPro/In-Sight, and proven collaboration across engineering, automation, and operations to deliver robust inspection solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on machine vision in manufacturing.
• Expert in Keyence XG-X Vision Systems and Cognex VisionPro/In-Sight.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy machine vision inspection solutions with Keyence and Cognex.
• Select and optimize cameras, lenses, lighting, sensors, and optics.
• Develop, validate, and troubleshoot vision algorithms for defect detection and measurement.
• Integrate vision with PLCs, industrial networks, robotics, and MES.
• Support feasibility studies, commissioning, launches, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Machine vision

Industrial automation

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Robotics or related field

Tools

Keyence XG-X

Cognex VisionPro

Cognex In-Sight Explorer

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens

EtherNet/IP

TCP/IP

Job description

Our client, a leading industrial automation and advanced manufacturing company, is seeking a Machine Vision Engineer to join their team. As a Machine Vision Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering and Automation team supporting manufacturing, quality, and production operations. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title: Machine Vision Engineer
Location: San Jose, CA
Pay Range: $80-$90/hr
Job Type: Contract - 6+plus months
Schedule: Onsite, M-F and Only W2

What's the Job?

• Design, develop, and deploy machine vision inspection solutions utilizing Keyence XG-X Series and Cognex Vision Pro/In-Sight platforms.
• Select and optimize cameras, lenses, lighting, sensors, and optics to achieve robust and repeatable inspection performance.
• Develop, validate, and troubleshoot vision algorithms for defect detection, dimensional measurement, OCR/OCV, barcode reading, alignment, and process verification.
• Integrate vision systems with PLCs, industrial networks, robotics, and MES systems to support automated manufacturing operations.
• Support feasibility studies, equipment commissioning, production launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience developing machine vision applications within industrial manufacturing environments.
• Expert-level experience programming Keyence XG-X Vision Systems and developing applications using Cognex VisionPro and Cognex In-Sight Explorer.
• Strong understanding of machine vision fundamentals, including optics, cameras, image processing, field of view, depth of field, lighting techniques, and metrology.
• Experience integrating machine vision systems with industrial PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff, utilizing industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP and TCP/IP.

What's in it for Me?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge machine vision and industrial automation technologies.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing environments and high-impact production systems.
• Collaborative work environment with engineering, automation, quality, and operations teams.
• Professional growth opportunities through challenging technical projects and emerging vision technologies.
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.