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Corning Incorporated · 3 months ago

Staff Engineer, Machine Vision

Corning, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$113K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Corning Incorporated is a leading innovator in glass, ceramic, and materials science. The role of Staff Engineer, Machine Vision involves the development, assembly, and validation of machine vision systems to support Corning's manufacturing processes, utilizing computer vision and machine learning techniques to enhance production quality and efficiency.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Use off-the-shelf instruments or develop new inspection methods to optimize manufacturing processes or inspect the quality of Corning products

Utilize novel computer vision and machine learning methods to perform object detection/classification tasks, such as segmentation and detection for production defects

Develop measurement solutions that are suitable for use in manufacturing and leverage external suppliers for key technologies or strengths such as system integration

Work with a variety of multi-functional groups (Development, Quality, IT, Purchasing, Operations) to deliver effective solutions

Design experiments and analyze data to identify and implement improvements to measurement systems or production processes

Create/update documentation for release to production including machine specifications and operating procedures

Define Scopes of Work, competitively quote when appropriate, issue Purchase Orders, track supplier work and approve invoices

Train engineering, maintenance, and operations personnel to use and maintain measurement systems

Provide remote and onsite troubleshooting of production measurement systems

Demonstrate proof-of-concepts in a lab environment

Engineer measurement solutions that are suitable for use in manufacturing

Qualification

Machine Vision SystemsPython CV/ML PackagesImage Processing DevelopmentPhysical Optics KnowledgeC# ProgrammingMetrology ExperienceData AnalysisProcess Engineering KnowledgeTroubleshooting SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

BS, MS or PhD in Physics, Optics, ME, ECE or EE plus minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with machine vision metrology equipment

Experience with Python CV/ML packages; OpenCV, Sklearn, Numpy, and at least one deep learning package (Tensorflow/PyTorch/Keras, etc)

Knowledge of Machine Vision systems (optics, lighting, cameras, image acquisition, image analysis)

Machine vision system development (optics, lighting, cameras, image acquisition, image analysis)

Experience with image processing development packages such as Halcon, OpenCV, Matrox Inspector, NI Vision, or Matlab image processing toolbox

Fundamental knowledge of physical optics (principles of optics, ray tracing)

Knowledge of image processing algorithms (blob analysis, edge finding, morphology, feature extraction, classification, metrology)

Strong C# programming skills

Ability to effectively communicate with internal customers to understand metrology requirements and deliver results that are effectively interpreted and applied

Experience developing and troubleshooting WPF applications

Strong communication and presentation skills

Data retrieval, plotting and analysis

Experience with Metrology, Inspection and Product Quality in support of production organizations

Travel Requirements: Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well