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Surterre Properties Luxury Real Estate Brokerage · 19 hours ago

Machine Vision System Programmer

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 for inspection and measurement.

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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 vision platformsCognex vision platformsIndustrial automationPLC integrationRobotic programmingMotion controlAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Technology, or related discipline
5+ years of experience in industrial automation, with 5+ years focused on machine vision systems
Proven, hands-on expertise with Keyence vision platforms (IV, XG, CV, VS, or similar)
Proven, hands-on expertise with Cognex vision platforms (In-Sight, VisionPro, Spreadsheet or Designer environments)
Proven, hands-on expertise with vision lighting, lensing, cameras, optics, and image acquisition fundamentals
Experience integrating vision systems into PLC-driven automation

Preferred

PLC/HMI familiarity (Allen-Bradley preferred)
Robotic programming (Fanuc, Epson, ABB, Universal Robots)
Motion control and servo applications
Experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or related tools
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to travel up to 10%

Benefits

100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance with supplemental insurance options.
Paid vacation, sick leave, and 10 company-paid holidays.
401(k) plan with a 4% employer match per pay period.
Company-sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Company

Surterre Properties Luxury Real Estate Brokerage

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Surterre Properties is a leading luxury real estate brokerage.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Anne Hoover
Partner - Newport Beach - Real Estate Agent
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John Hoover
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