Vision & Automation Specialist for Smart Manufacturing

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp

Gainesville (GA)

Presencial

USD 90.000 - 130.000

Jornada completa

14 días+

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Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Earned paid time off (ETO)

10 paid company holidays annually

Performance-based merit increases

Annual bonus opportunity

Descripción de la vacante

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp in Georgia seeks a Computer Vision and Automation Specialist to design, develop, and deploy vision-driven automation for manufacturing. You will lead end-to-end CV pipelines, integrate with PLCs, and enhance product quality and efficiency.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced plant environment.

Formación

Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Python programming.
Experience developing software, automation, computer vision, robotics, ML solutions.
Knowledge of computer vision and image processing concepts.
Strong communication, collaboration, and project execution skills.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems.
Experience in manufacturing automation environments is preferred.
Experience with CV/AI vision and image processing applications.
Python programming for automation, data analysis, and DX projects.
Knowledge of PLC controls and industrial connectivity like Kepware.

Responsabilidades

Lead the development and deployment of computer vision inspection systems for manufacturing and production environments.
Design, build, and maintain end-to-end machine vision pipelines using Python and ML/CV frameworks (YOLO, Florence-2, SAM, OpenCV, PyTorch).
Own the full model lifecycle: data collection, dataset creation, annotation, training, validation, and optimization.
Develop custom OCR and defect-detection solutions performing at production-line speed across multi-camera systems.
Integrate vision systems with plant automation infrastructure including PLC communications and control systems.
Design and implement poka-yoke solutions to prevent defects and improve quality.
Support equipment integration using Allen-Bradley/Rockwell platforms, tag structures, ladder logic.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to identify inspection opportunities.
Deploy and maintain applications in Docker containers; version control with Git.
Implement real-time monitoring, alerting, and reporting for inspection reliability and uptime.
Troubleshoot and improve system accuracy, speed, robustness, and performance in production.
Build and maintain operator dashboards and user interfaces for visibility and decision-making.
Use metrics to improve detection accuracy, throughput, and system effectiveness.
Establish best practices for CV deployment, data management, and model maintenance in industrial environments.
Research emerging AI/vision/robotics/digital transformation technologies for innovation.
Serve as a technical resource for vision, OCR, and AI-driven inspection initiatives.
Document architecture, methods, results, and performance metrics for scalability.
Share expertise and support cross-functional improvement initiatives.
Promote safety, quality, and compliance in manufacturing environments.