Machine Vision Engineer

Kelly® Engineering is supporting a direct-hire opportunity for a Machine Vision Engineer with a well-established, privately held manufacturer headquartered in the St. Louis area. This organization designs and produces advanced technology-driven equipment used globally in automotive inspection, service, and measurement environments., This role sits within an advanced R&D engineering team focused on developing next-generation machine vision and precision measurement products. The Machine Vision Engineer II will contribute to the development of highly customized vision systems, with a strong emphasis on computer vision algorithms, image processing, low-level hardware interaction, optics, and embedded electronics.

Unlike many traditional machine vision roles focused on integrating off-the-shelf systems, this team develops custom vision solutions from the ground up - including sensor selection, optics/lens integration, raw image acquisition, and algorithm development for highly precise measurement applications.

The position collaborates cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineering teams to bring vision-based products from concept through validation and production.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and optimize advanced computer vision and image-processing algorithms for precision measurement systems

• Develop software and mathematical models for image analysis, pattern recognition, metrology, and 3D geometry applications

• Interface directly with low-level vision hardware, including imagers, optics, sensors, and embedded electronics

• Support development and validation of custom camera and vision hardware systems

• Work with raw image/sensor data to improve measurement accuracy and system performance

• Contribute to board-level electronics design and validation activities

• Enhance and support existing machine vision products as needed

• Participate in design reviews, troubleshooting, testing, and cross-functional engineering problem solving

• Assist with development of internal validation tools and factory test systems

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field required

• 3-5+ years of experience developing machine vision, computer vision, or advanced image-processing systems

• Strong mathematical foundation required, including:

• Linear algebra

• Matrix manipulation

• Geometric transformations

• Image analysis and metrology concepts

• Experience developing or modifying computer vision algorithms rather than solely integrating off-the-shelf vision systems

• Strong understanding of image processing, pattern recognition, computer vision fundamentals, and precision measurement applications

• Experience working with low-level vision hardware, optics, cameras, imagers, or embedded systems preferred

• Experience with board-level electronics design preferred, including:

• Imagers

• Microcontrollers

• PLDs

• Memory

• Low-voltage power

• Basic analog circuitry

• Programming experience in C++, MATLAB, Python, C#, or related languages

• Experience with OpenCV or similar computer vision libraries strongly preferred

• Experience contributing to advanced algorithm development, sensor development, or custom imaging applications highly preferred

• Familiarity with configuration management and multi-developer software environments preferred

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Profit-sharing plan with employer contribution

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

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