Senior Machine Vision & Automation Engineer (Inspection)

MKS Inc.; Methuen (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking a hybrid-remote-ready Automation/ Machine Vision Engineer based in Methuen, MA.

You will serve as the division’s subject matter expert in machine vision and automated inspection technologies, driving quality, efficiency, and capacity improvements across manufacturing lines. The role involves selecting cameras and optics, developing image processing software, and integrating vision with robots, PLCs, and MES.

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering or computer science is required.
• Master’s degree in Computer Vision or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing vision systems in industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing machine vision systems for high-precision parts.
• Selecting and integrating cameras, optics, lighting, and image hardware.
• Developing image processing and inspection applications with vision platforms and custom software.
• Evaluating traditional and AI/deep-learning vision solutions.
• Supporting data collection, storage, and visualization for process monitoring and improvement.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to standardize vision architectures.

Skills

Machine vision

Python

C++/C#

Image processing

2D/3D vision

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

MS in Computer Vision or related field

Tools

Cognex VisionPro/In‑Sight

Keyence XG-X

OpenCV

Job description

MKS Inc. is seeking a hybrid-remote-ready Automation/ Machine Vision Engineer based in Methuen, MA.

You will serve as the division’s subject matter expert in machine vision and automated inspection technologies, driving quality, efficiency, and capacity improvements across manufacturing lines. The role involves selecting cameras and optics, developing image processing software, and integrating vision with robots, PLCs, and MES.