System Engineer - #2196039

VISION SYSTEMS ENGINEER - Midlands (Birmingham area) - £65K basic

An exciting opportunity for a Vision Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering and automation business.

Are you an experienced Machine Vision or Vision Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge?

We are working with an established and growing engineering business specialising in the design, development and integration of advanced machine vision and inspection systems.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of automation projects, they are looking to recruit an experienced Vision Systems Engineer to join their engineering team.

THE ROLE

You will play a key role in designing, programming, developing and commissioning bespoke machine vision solutions for industrial automation and manufacturing applications.

Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll integrate camera technology, sensors and vision software into automated machinery and production lines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop and implement industrial machine vision systems.
• Programme, configure and optimise Cognex and SICK vision technologies.
• Develop camera-based inspection, measurement, identification and quality control applications.
• Integrate vision systems with PLCs, robotics and automated machinery.
• Configure and commission industrial cameras, optics, lighting and sensors.
• Undertake testing, troubleshooting and fault finding.
• Support installation and commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical and controls engineering teams.
• Provide technical support and continuous improvement for existing applications.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous experience in a Vision Systems Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer or similar position.
• Strong knowledge of industrial machine vision applications.
• Hands-on experience programming and configuring Cognex vision systems.
• Experience with SICK vision cameras and sensor technology.
• Knowledge of camera technology, optics, lighting and image processing.
• Understanding of PLC-controlled automation systems.
• Experience integrating vision systems with robotics and automated machinery.
• A practical, hands-on engineering approach with strong troubleshooting skills.

EXPERIENCE WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Cognex In-Sight, VisionPro or Designer.
• SICK Inspector, Lector or related vision products.
• Siemens or Rockwell PLC platforms.
• Robotic guidance and pick-and-place applications.
• Ethernet/IP, Profinet and TCP/IP.
• Manufacturing, packaging, food production or materials handling environments.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• An opportunity to join an innovative and growing engineering business.
• Exposure to advanced machine vision and automation technologies.
• Varied projects across a range of industrial sectors.
• The opportunity to develop bespoke solutions using leading technologies, including Cognex and SICK.
• A full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary.

Project ID - 7973