Senior Vision Systems Engineer (Clinton, PA)

Vision System Integration & Engineering

Lead integration of machine vision systems—leveraging technologies from Cognex, Keyence, Teledyne, SICK, Fanuc, KUKA, Dalsa, and other industry vendors—into automated manufacturing processes for defect detection and quality control.

Configure and optimize machine vision setups, including lighting, positioning, vibration control, reflections, and lens selection, to maximize inspection reliability.

Develop and refine image-processing algorithms to identify, classify, and analyze manufacturing defects.

Automation Controls & PLC

Design, program, test, and deploy automation control solutions with a strong emphasis on Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk, etc.).

Develop HMI interfaces, safety interlocks, communication networks, and integrated control architectures supporting automation and vision-inspection functions.

Troubleshoot and improve electrical control systems, control panel hardware, and machine performance.

Preferred: Program, integrate, and troubleshoot Epson and ABB robots for automated handling, inspection, and machine-tending applications.

Partner with manufacturing engineering teams to integrate robots with PLCs, vision systems, and custom tooling.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

Evaluate automation and vision system performance to reduce defects, improve throughput, and increase equipment reliability.

Support Industry 4.0 and IoT initiatives to enable connected, data-driven manufacturing systems.

Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Manage relationships with vision system vendors and automation equipment suppliers, including evaluating new technologies and supporting hardware/software upgrades.

Collaborate with R&D, quality, software engineering, and manufacturing teams to align technical solutions with production requirements.

Documentation & Standards

Create and maintain technical documentation such as equipment specifications, test protocols, system requirements, procedures, drawings, and SOPs.

Support development of engineering standards for custom automated manufacturing equipment.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Required (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field); Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years in automation controls or vision system engineering, including vision-based defect detection and integration of major vision platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming.
• Hands-on experience with vision system setup (lighting, vibration, positioning, lensing, reflection reduction, etc.).
• Programming experience in C++ or Python for automation or vision applications.
• Proven ability to lead automation or vision system projects from concept through deployment.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience with Epson and/or ABB robot programming.
• Medical device manufacturing experience.
• Experience with automated vision inspection and scanning hardware/software.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and relevant safety regulations.
• Strong skills in root-cause analysis and technical/validation document writing.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent automation projects.

Licenses & Certifications

• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies; Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel, including international travel.

Pay Transparency

The pay range for this role is: $90,100.00-$153,300.00/Annual