Vision Systems Engineer: Camera & PLC Integration

Tristar AI; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Competitive pay

Free snacks

Sponsored events

Office in Cambridge

Job summary

Tristar AI, headquartered in Cambridge, MA, is hiring a Hardware Integration Engineer to lead camera and imaging integrations across our software and hardware stack. You will select optics, tune lighting, and embed cameras into production pipelines used by leading manufacturers.

You will work across hardware and backend services, owning end-to-end imaging features, and report to the Head of Engineering in a fast-growing startup that values ownership and practical problem solving at the factory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience integrating industrial cameras in a manufacturing or automation environment
• 3+ years of Python programming experience
• Experience with PLC programming and integrations
• Familiarity with industrial networking protocols (GigE Vision, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA)
• Proficiency with Basler cameras and the Pylon SDK/Pylon API is a strong plus
• Experience with SCADA platforms is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain camera SDK integrations (e.g., Basler Pylon) within software pipelines
• Evaluate and select appropriate optics, lenses, and lighting setups
• Troubleshoot image acquisition issues including latency, frame drops, and synchronization errors
• Configure and optimize camera parameters for various applications
• Design, program, and maintain PLC integrations connecting our platform to customer equipment
• Configure and maintain SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and control of production processes
• Partner with the software team on future hardware integrations and contribute to backend services that support image capture and device management

Skills

Python programming

Industrial cameras integration

PLC programming

SCADA familiarity

Camera optics selection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Computer Engineering

Tools

Basler Pylon SDK

Basler cameras

GigE Vision

EtherNet/IP

Modbus

OPC UA

Job description

Tristar AI, headquartered in Cambridge, MA, is hiring a Hardware Integration Engineer to lead camera and imaging integrations across our software and hardware stack. You will select optics, tune lighting, and embed cameras into production pipelines used by leading manufacturers.

You will work across hardware and backend services, owning end-to-end imaging features, and report to the Head of Engineering in a fast-growing startup that values ownership and practical problem solving at the factory