Senior Machine Vision Automation Engineer

MKS Instruments; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks parental leave (fully paid)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a hybrid Automation Vision Engineer in Massachusetts to lead machine vision and automated inspection initiatives for high‑precision manufacturing. You will design, implement, and optimize vision systems, select cameras, optics, lighting, and interface with robots, HMIs, SCADA, MES, and databases.

Responsibilities include developing image processing and AI‑based solutions, validating systems, and collaborating with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and automation

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering and/or computer science is required; MS preferred.
• 5+ years designing and implementing vision systems in industrial manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Cognex VisionPro/In-Sight and OpenCV; strong Python/C# skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement machine vision systems for high‑precision parts.
• Select and integrate cameras, lenses, lighting for reliable inspection.
• Develop image processing applications using vision platforms and custom tools.
• Collaborate to standardize vision architectures across global factories.
• Support startup, validation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Machine vision

Cognex VisionPro/In-Sight

OpenCV

Python

C/C# programming

2D/3D code reading

AI/deep learning vision

Fiducial-based alignment

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

MS in Computer Vision or related field (preferred)

Tools

Cognex VisionPro/In-Sight

Keyence XG-X

OpenCV

Industrial cameras and optics

Job description

MKS Instruments is seeking a hybrid Automation Vision Engineer in Massachusetts to lead machine vision and automated inspection initiatives for high‑precision manufacturing. You will design, implement, and optimize vision systems, select cameras, optics, lighting, and interface with robots, HMIs, SCADA, MES, and databases.

Responsibilities include developing image processing and AI‑based solutions, validating systems, and collaborating with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and automation