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# AVI Software, Vision and Automation Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- **Location:** Greenville, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Vision, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Communications Protocols, System Configuration, Data Integrity, System Testing, Systems Integration
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d89ad2d3-0864-4c31-9b44-2b2e3480a9ef

## About the Role

Advanced degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, in engineering, automation, software, machine vision, or a related technical field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Relevant experience with PLCs, industrial automation, machine vision, automated inspection, software-controlled equipment, manufacturing systems, or technical support.

Experience in regulated manufacturing, such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences, and with installation, commissioning, qualification, or validation is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

Strong systems thinking, analytical troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills across software, vision hardware, PLCs, equipment, networks, and manufacturing processes.

Working knowledge of PLC programming, control logic, sequencing, interlocks, alarms, I/O, and industrial communication protocols; machine vision and image processing experience is highly desirable.

Understanding of system testing, configuration management, requirements, and change control; familiarity with cGMP, validation, data integrity, and quality systems is preferred.

Clear technical writing, communication, organization, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and across multidisciplinary teams.

Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus. Ability to travel up to 50%, including to customer and Thermo Fisher Scientific locations, as required.

## Description

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, The AVI Software, Vision & Automation Systems Engineer configures, integrates, tests, and supports automated visual inspection (AVI) and industrial automation systems across their lifecycle. The role improves system performance, resolves technical issues, and supports deployments in manufacturing, laboratory, integration, and customer-site environments., Configure, implement, test, troubleshoot, and optimize AVI software, machine-vision applications, PLC controls, automation sequences, and system interfaces.

Translate customer, inspection, and manufacturing requirements into system configurations, recipes, control logic, and technical specifications.

Analyze inspection results, image data, and equipment behavior to improve accuracy, reliability, and operational performance; lead or support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Support system integration, installation, commissioning, qualification, validation, upgrades, and deployment, including change testing and verification.

Provide technical support and escalation for customer, field-service, and internal engineering issues; collaborate across software, automation, electrical, mechanical, Quality, and Operations teams.

Create and maintain clear technical specifications, configuration records, procedures, test documentation, and troubleshooting guides.

Apply engineering and field feedback while following applicable quality, regulatory, cybersecurity, and change-control requirements.