Machine Vision Integration Engineer

ASGN Incorporated

Boston, MA, United States

20 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

2 years minimum

Compensation

$120,000.0 - $160,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.indeed.com

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Computer Vision C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Computer Engineering Linux Ethernet Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Intrusion Detection Systems Python (Programming Language) Modbus OpenCV

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OPC Unified Architecture Systems Integration Image Acquisition Pylon Synchronization Software Backend Information Technology Low Latency Api Design

Job description

Develop and maintain GenICam camera SDK integrations, including Basler Pylon
Configure area-scan and line-scan cameras for manufacturing applications
Troubleshoot latency, dropped frames, triggering, synchronization, and image acquisition issues
Optimize exposure, gain, frame rate, lighting synchronization, and other camera settings
Partner with software engineers on backend services supporting image capture and device management
Test and validate camera systems in industrial environments
Support deployments, commissioning, and customer troubleshooting
Evaluate cameras, lenses, optics, and lighting for new applications
Contribute to future integrations with PLCs, SCADA systems, sensors, and factory equipment

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
2+ years of hands-on experience integrating industrial cameras in manufacturing or automation environments
2+ years of Python programming experience
Experience with Basler cameras and the Pylon SDK or Pylon API
Experience with GenICam and GigE Vision
Experience with area-scan or line-scan camera systems
Experience troubleshooting image acquisition, triggering, latency, synchronization, and frame-drop issues
Familiarity with industrial networking protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, or OPC UA
Ability to work across camera hardware, software integrations, and production systems

Nice to Have

C++ or C# experience
OpenCV or other image-processing libraries
Experience with Cognex, Keyence, SICK, Teledyne FLIR, Allied Vision, IDS, or Pleora
Experience selecting lenses, optics, strobes, and industrial lighting
Linux experience
Experience building APIs, SDK integrations, backend services, or device-management tools
PLC programming or equipment integration experience
SCADA experience
Experience commissioning systems in manufacturing facilities

Benefits & conditions

Own a critical part of the product from hardware selection through software deployment
Join a growing engineering team working on real-world automation challenges
Competitive salary, benefits, and equity
Flexible hybrid work environment
Direct impact on the product and technology