Straive · 10 hours ago
Electro Mechanical Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expStraive is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Engineer with expertise in designing and deploying computer vision-based inspection and automation solutions. The role involves system design, integration, and collaboration with data science teams to implement vision models in industrial environments.
CRMOutsourcing
Hiring Manager
Vipul Rai
Responsibilities
Design and integrate electro-mechanical systems incorporating cameras, lighting, sensors, actuators, PLCs, and motion control
Translate computer vision requirements into mechanical layouts, optics selection, and enclosure designs
Own end-to-end system architecture from concept through deployment and scale-up
Collaborate with data science / CV teams to deploy image processing and AI-based vision models in real-world environments
Select and configure cameras, lenses, lighting (structured, backlight, diffuse) based on inspection requirements
Optimize system performance for accuracy, latency, robustness, and throughput
Design or integrate control systems using PLCs, industrial PCs, edge AI devices (NVIDIA Jetson, Intel OpenVINO, etc.)
Interface vision systems with robotics, conveyors, pick-and-place systems, and industrial equipment
Support firmware and hardware bring-up, I/O mapping, and field troubleshooting
Conduct system calibration, validation, and acceptance testing in lab and production environments
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and vision-related failures; implement corrective actions
Lead on-site installation, commissioning, and operator training
Create and maintain design documentation, wiring diagrams, SOPs, and maintenance guides
Drive continuous improvement for reliability, cost optimization, and scalability
Support transition from prototype to production and global rollout
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field
5+ years of experience in industrial automation, machine vision, or intelligent inspection systems
Strong understanding of mechanical design, electronics, sensors, and control systems
Hands-on experience with industrial cameras, optics, lighting, and image acquisition
Working knowledge of computer vision fundamentals (image processing, defect detection, classification)
Mechanical CAD: SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent
Vision & Imaging: OpenCV, Halcon, Cognex, Keyence, or similar platforms
Hardware & Controls: PLCs (Siemens / Allen-Bradley preferred), motion controllers, industrial I/O
Edge & Embedded: Jetson, IPCs, ARM-based systems
Communication Protocols: Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC-UA
Preferred
Experience deploying AI/ML-based vision models in production environments
Exposure to robotics integration (ABB, FANUC, UR, etc.)
Knowledge of industrial safety standards and compliance
Experience in high-speed manufacturing or quality inspection systems
Company
Straive
Straive is a global provider of technology-driven content and data services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-08-20Acquired
Leadership Team
Ankor Rai
Chief Executive Officer
Lori Silverstein
SVP Global Sales, Data and Content Solutions
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