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Steven Douglas Corp. · 9 hours ago

Machine Vision System Programmer

Concord, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Steven Douglas Corp (SDC) designs and builds custom, automated machines for various applications. The Machine Vision System Programmer will lead vision development efforts for advanced automation projects, focusing on designing and implementing machine vision solutions.

Industrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement industrial machine vision solutions for automated inspection, measurement, and part verification

Program and configure Keyence (IV, XG, CV, VS, LumiTrax, etc.) and Cognex (In-Sight, VisionPro, Designer) systems

Create robust lighting, lensing, and image acquisition strategies for varying part types and environments

Develop advanced tools such as pattern recognition, OCR/OCV, blob analysis, edge detection, and 2D/3D measurement

Integrate vision systems with PLCs, robots, motion controllers, and HMIs

Collaborate with electrical and controls engineers to define system requirements

Develop communication interfaces using Ethernet/IP, Profinet, TCP/IP, serial, and vendor-specific protocols

Support robotic guidance applications, including calibration, coordinate transformation, and high-precision alignment

Perform in-house testing, system calibration, troubleshooting, and optimization

Support machine assembly, debug, FAT/SAT activities, and customer training

Diagnose image reliability issues caused by lighting, reflectivity, vibration, or mechanical variation

Document system settings, vision logic, best practices, and work instructions

Manage assigned tasks to stay on schedule and support successful project delivery

Qualification

Keyence programmingCognex programmingMachine vision solutionsAutomation integrationCommunication interfacesTroubleshootingCollaborationDocumentation

Required

Strong expertise in Keyence and Cognex platforms