Beckman Coulter Diagnostics · 1 day ago
Senior Staff Vision Engineer
Chaska, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expBeckman Coulter Diagnostics is a global leader in clinical diagnostics, committed to innovating for tangible impact in life sciences and biotechnology. The Sr. Staff Vision Engineer will develop machine vision technology for automated inspections of high-quality components used in medical devices, contributing to improved manufacturing efficiency and reliability.
BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary machine vision strategic liaison over global manufacturing operations to develop a comprehensive global roadmap for machine vision, align initiatives with the company's overarching business strategy, growth objectives, operational needs, and sustainment
Design, configure, and develop image acquisition manufacturing equipment systems, including vision platform selection, camera selection, optic lens selections, lighting, and calibrations techniques
Select and integrate appropriate components: industrial cameras such as area/line scan cameras, GigE/USB/Camera Link. PC based and smart cameras. Lensing - telecentric and non-telecentric, color filters, various illumination methods such as back/front lighting, low angle, coaxial, and bright field
Implement advanced algorithms: edge detection, morphological operations such as erosion and dilation, sub-pixel accuracy measurement, camera calibration and deep learning-based inspections
Actively lead design reviews with contractors, engineering consultants, and other project team members. Influence vision related engineering decisions, provide guidance, and project status updates as required for project review and other company meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in engineering including machine vision with 15+ years of experience, or master's with 10+ years
Demonstrated and advanced expertise in designing and implementing automated vision inspection system platforms such as Cognex and Keyence
Configure and program vision system hardware and software such as camera, optics, lighting and image processing tool
Integrate vision systems with automation platforms including PLC's and SCADA systems
Demonstrated ability to independently manage and drive automation projects including interfacing external suppliers & internal resources, design reviews, debugging, installation, and training within project specs
Strong written and verbal communication, capable of articulating complex technical concepts for stakeholders
Mentors junior engineers and contributes to hiring and onboarding
Demonstrates a proactive mindset for process optimization and problem-solving
Stay up to date with advancements in vision inspection technologies and methodologies
Must be able to travel up to 25% to both Beckman and supplier/vendor sites
Preferred
Experience deploying AI and deep learning algorithms into production
Experience with other machine automation software platforms such as: Allen Bradley PLC's, robotics, motion control, electrical drawing packages such as AutoCAD
Experience with medical device regulatory requirements (IQ,OQ, PQ), and compliance requirements related to deploying machine vision system within medical device industry
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
A global leader in advanced diagnostics, Beckman Coulter has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 80 years.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-02-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Ruth Lyons
VP North America Marketing
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