Senior Engineer - Computer Vision, Imaging & Measurement Systems

8974 DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont seeks a Senior Engineer – Computer Vision, Imaging & Measurement Systems to develop advanced imaging, measurement, and automation solutions. You will work with Corporate Analytical, R&D, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, and Commercial teams to translate requirements into robust systems and software for faster learning cycles and improved data quality.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional teamwork, project leadership from concept to deployment, and the application of AI/ML techniques

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (EE/CE/Mech/Physics/CS or similar).
• 7+ years in imaging systems, image processing, measurement systems, software engineering, or automation.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and validate automated imaging and measurement systems (cameras, 3D/thermal imaging, ultrasound, high-speed imaging).
• Lead projects from concept through scale‑up and deployment.
• Develop software for image acquisition, analysis, visualization, and data management.

Skills

Imaging systems

Image processing

Software engineering

Automation & PLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

PLC programming

Robotic 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. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers

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.

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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 Accessibility Page for Contact Information.