Vision Systems Engineer

Abbott
UK
10 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Computer Vision Visual Systems Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment GXP

Job description

production.Key Responsibilities: Specify and select vision hardware and software for automated inspection systems.Lead installation, setup, and tuning of vision systems on high-speed automated equipment.Develop and optimise vision programs (Cognex, Keyence advantageous ) for reliability, yield, performance etc .Collaborate with machine builders, automation/ control engineers, and suppliers to integrate vision systems.Troubleshoot and resolve vision related issues in production environments.Maintain awareness of upcoming vision technologies and recommend improvements.About You: Background in industrial automation, machine building, or maintenance engineering with vision system experience.Proven experience integrating machine vision systems into automated equipment.Familiarity with Cognex and/or Keyence platforms; ability to write and optimize vision programs.Basic PLC knowledge (Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley/Rockwell) beneficial.Practical problem solving skills and, ability to work in a fast, keeping, yoga, and more. YOUR OWN RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UKWe welcome applications from candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require sponsorship from Abbott. You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of employment. We would like to make you aware that if you are made an offer of employment with Abbott you will need to remain on your current visa / permit. If for any reason your visa status changes, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship in the future. In addition, the Company would not fund any subsequent non sponsored visa applications - you will be solely responsible for paying and maintaining your own right to work in the UK. In some instances we may not be able to offer you a permanent contract.Any employment offer made by Abbott is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining the right to work and reside legally in the UK. You are required to notify us immediately if your immigration status changes after you have submitted your application. GRADUATES BASED IN THE UKIf you are on a Graduate visa, we cannot guarantee you sponsorship from within the UK upon its expiry. Abbott only has a set number of Certificate of Sponsorship applications that can be made each year, which are utilized for highly skilled workers transferring internally. If this limit is reached and other Home Office requirements cannot be met, it will prevent us from being able to sponsor and therefore employ you, unless you are able to secure your own right to work in the UK following the expiry of a Graduate visaSkillsvision system integrationmachine vision systemscognexkeyencevision program developmentindustrial automationplc programmingmachine buildingmaintenance engineeringchange controlvalidationsiemens s7allen bradleyrockwelldocumentation creation

Requirements

paced manufacturing environment, Formal qualification (Recognised apprenticeship/HNC/HND/Degree) in Engineering or related discipline.Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace or similar).Comfortable with change control processes and validation of system changes.Ability to create accurate documentation and follow established procedures to meet regulatory requirements.Familiarity with GxP or GMP principles and their applicationWhat We Offer: Career Growth: Become a valued member of a highly skilled Engineering team working with state-of-the-art automation in a fast-growing area of our business. Benefits: Competitive salary and highly attractive benefits package, including a defined-contribution pension scheme, share ownership scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, and a flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs. Lifestyle: Participate in optional initiatives like onsite allotments, couch to 5k campaigns, bee

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