Senior Engineer - Computer Vision, Imaging & Measurement Systems

The Dupont Group; Delaware; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is seeking a Senior Engineer to advance computer vision, imaging, and measurement systems across manufacturing and R&D environments. You will design automated imaging, implement data-driven solutions, and collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation and productivity.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 7+ years in imaging and software, and hands-on experience with automation platforms. Travel up to 20% is expected, with emphasis on scalable, modular solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in imaging systems and image processing, software engineering, and/or industrial automation.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and validate automated imaging and measurement systems.
• Develop software for image acquisition, analysis, visualization, and data management.
• Lead projects from concept through deployment across multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with Analytical, R&D, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, and Commercial groups.

Skills

Imaging systems

Image processing

Software engineering

Industrial automation

Data science

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Robotic systems

Electromechanical systems

Job description

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it's providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world's most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont.The Applications Engineering & Process Development (AEPD) organization is a corporately leveraged organization within Technology and Sustainability that maintains critical, highly leverageable R&D engineering capabilities to enable innovation and growth. AEPD provides expertise across product and process engineering, design and automation, applications engineering, testing and simulation, materials and polymer engineering, reaction engineering, piloting, and scale-up.The **Senior Engineer - Computer Vision, Imaging & Measurement Systems** is a key technical role focused on the development and application of computer vision, imaging technologies, measurement systems, software engineering, and automation solutions. This position partners closely with Corporate Analytical, R&D, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, and Commercial teams across multiple DuPont businesses to identify technical challenges, develop innovative solutions, and deliver high-value outcomes that accelerate innovation, improve productivity, and support organic growth.The successful candidate will work across multidisciplinary teams to understand business and technical needs and develop imaging, measurement, and automation solutions that enable faster learning cycles, greater operational efficiency, and enhanced data quality. Responsibilities range from improving existing manufacturing and laboratory equipment to developing new, customized systems that support research, product development, process optimization, and commercialization.**Primary Responsibilities****Imaging & Measurement System Design*** Gather and translate customer and business requirements to understand technical needs, collect relevant data, and identify improvement opportunities.* Design, build, and validate automated imaging and measurement systems using technologies such as cameras, 3D imaging, thermal imaging, ultrasound, and high-speed imaging.* Develop methods and solutions for defect detection, product inspection, quality assessment, and material characterization.* Lead technical projects from concept and prototyping through scale-up and deployment.**Software Engineering, Data Science & AI*** Develop software solutions for image acquisition, analysis, visualization, and data management.* Create applications, dashboards, and user interfaces that support equipment control, automation, data interpretation, and decision-making.* Apply data science, machine learning, and AI techniques to analyze imaging and measurement data and address complex technical challenges.* Apply software development best practices to deliver reliable, maintainable, and high-quality solutions.**Capability Building & Technical Engagement*** Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to the development of technical capabilities and technology roadmaps.* Develop and maintain laboratory standards, measurement methods, software tools, and technical best practices.* Collaborate across R&D, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, Analytical, and Commercial teams to solve business and technical challenges and deliver impactful solutions.* Share technical knowledge and help build imaging, measurement, software, and automation capabilities across the organization.**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a closely related technical discipline.* 7+ years of progressive experience in imaging systems and image processing, measurement system development, software engineering, and/or industrial automation.* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage directly with internal customers, understand business and technical challenges, collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.* Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience with line-scan imaging, multispectral imaging, 3D profilometry, and/or ultrasonic imaging.* Experience applying machine learning to imaging, inspection, or measurement applications.* Familiarity with commercial industrial vision platforms.* Experience with PLC programming, robotic systems, and/or electromechanical systems.* Demonstrated experience leading technical projects from concept through deployment in a multidisciplinary, multi-stakeholder environment.**Additional Information**This position requires access to export-controlled technology, technical data, or defense services. As such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access export-controlled technology, technical data, or defense services as authorized pursuant to U.S. regulations or under an export authorization obtained by DuPont and approved by the controlling U.S. government agency.Join our to stay connected with us!DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our .DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the.