Silgan Containers · 1 week ago
Computer Vision Software Engineer
Waukegan, Illinois
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expSilgan is a global Fortune 500 leader in sustainable packaging solutions, and they are hiring an experienced Computer Vision Software Engineer for their Waukegan, IL facility. The role involves designing, developing, and supporting computer vision systems, while collaborating with various teams to enhance product offerings and improve manufacturing performance.
Food and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design, implement, optimize, and maintain high‑performance computer vision algorithms
Develop and deploy ML models integrated into production-grade systems
Develop algorithms that meet soft real-time processing deadlines for coordinating with motion control systems
Implement best practices for model serving, monitoring, logging, and system reliability
Write clean, scalable, maintainable code in C++, C#, Python, and modern frameworks
Add new features to UI/front-end tools and the core inspection engine
Conduct code reviews and contribute to high-quality engineering standards
Maintain and enhance existing systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and robustness
Install, tune, test, and debug online and offline machine vision systems
Troubleshoot line issues, customer challenges, and system changes in collaboration with manufacturing teams
Analyze system performance and drive measurable improvements across production lines
Produce clear technical documentation and support long-term product development
Collaborate with R&D, automation, manufacturing, and field service teams
Assist in training, optimizing, and evaluating ML models end‑to‑end
Stay current with emerging technologies in computer vision, deep learning, and automation engineering
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering or related technical field
3+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in C++, C#, Python or similar programming languages
Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or similar
Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures and object-oriented design
Experience with computer vision
Familiarity with modern DevOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1: medical, dental, vision, life insurance
401k with company match
Paid time off + paid holidays from Day 1
Career advancement — we promote from within
Company
Silgan Containers
Silgan Containers is a provider of metal food packaging.
1001-5000 employees
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