Measurements Engineer II

Stefanini, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini, Inc in the United States is seeking an experienced engineer to define, develop and implement optical and computer vision-based measurement systems for manufacturing. You will transfer technology from early-stage development to production and coordinate with external suppliers.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, analyzing data, training staff, troubleshooting remotely and on-site, and creating machine specifications and procedures for release to production.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Physics, Optics, ME, ECE or EE with at least 3 years of hands-on machine vision experience.
• Hands-on experience with vision systems required.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop and implement optical and computer vision-based measurement and instrumentation systems.
• Transfer technology from early-stage development to production, enabling manufacturing deployment.
• Leverage external suppliers for key technologies or system integration and manage Scopes of Work and Purchase Orders.
• Design experiments and analyze data to identify improvements to measurement systems or processes.
• Create/update documentation for release to production including Machine Specifications, operating procedures and drawing packages.
• Provide training to engineering, maintenance and operations in using and maintaining measurement systems.
• Provide remote and onsite troubleshooting using data and performance analysis of installed systems.

Skills

Computer vision

Optics

Image acquisition

3D measurement

C#

Python

Machine learning

CNNs

Systems engineering

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Excel

Data analysis

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Physics/Optics/ME/ECE/EE

Tools

Halcon

Matrox Inspector

NI Vision

Cognex

Keyence

Matlab

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Work with a variety of cross functional groups (Development, Quality, IT, Purchasing, Operations) to define, develop and implement optical and computer vision-based measurement and instrumentation systems.

Transfer technology from early-stage development to a product suitable for use in manufacturing.

Leverage external suppliers for key technologies or core competencies such as system integration.

Define Scopes of Work, competitively quote when appropriate, issue Purchase Orders, track supplier work and approve invoices.

Design experiments and analyze data to identify and implement improvements to measurement systems or production processes.

Create/update documentation for release to production including Machine Specifications, operating procedures and drawing packages.

You will also be responsible for training engineering, maintenance and operations in how to use and maintain measurement systems.

Provide remote and onsite troubleshooting using data and performance analysis of the installed systems.

Job Requirements

Required Education & Experience

BS, MS or PhD in Physics, Optics, ME, ECE or EE plus a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with machine vision metrology equipment.

Training or hands-on experience with vision systems is required.

Required Experience/Skills

• 3+ years of experience in Computer vision system development (optics, lighting, cameras, image acquisition, image analysis, laser, 3D measurement)
• Fundamental knowledge of physical optics (principles of optics)
• Knowledge of image processing algorithms (blob analysis, edge finding, morphology, feature extraction, classification, metrology)
• Microsoft Visual Studio programming (C# and Python strongly preferred)
• Experience with machine learning and AI technologies, including CNNs.
• Systems Engineering and integration
• Experience with electrical/optical/mechanical installations, including system checkout and troubleshooting
• Strong communication and presentation skills (MS Office programs)
• Data retrieval, plotting and analysis (primarily using Microsoft Excel)

Desired Experience/Skills

• Experience with image processing development packages such as Halcon, Matrox Inspector, NI Vision, Cognex, Keyence, or Matlab image processing toolbox
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries, such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Process engineering knowledge. Experienced with design of experiments, statistical analysis and process improvement
• Experience with Metrology, Inspection and Product Quality in support of manufacturing
• Motion Control – ability to integrate motion on imaging platforms
• Computing – Familiar with high performance computing systems

Soft Skills

• Ability to interact effectively with customers & coworkers as well as work independently.
• You will need to be results oriented, a quick learner and be able to multi-task effectively.