Software Engineer (Vision)

Job Summary / Purpose:

Responsible for integrating cameras, lenses, lighting, and image-processing algorithms into production machines. The role involves developing reliable vision software for applications such as component/pad inspection, position detection, measurement, alignment, defect detection, and machine calibration.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop machine vision applications using C# / .NET and relevant vision libraries.
• Develop image-processing algorithms for inspection, measurement, detection, alignment, and positioning.
• Implement image-processing techniques such as thresholding and segmentation, blob analysis, edge and contour detection, pattern matching, morphological processing, geometric measurement, filtering, and noise reduction
• Perform camera calibration and coordinate transformation
• Develop algorithms for detecting and extracting geometric features such as points, lines, circles, rectangles, and contours.
• Optimize vision algorithms for accuracy, stability, processing speed, and production reliability.
• Select and integrate appropriate industrial cameras, lenses/optics, lighting systems, light controllers, and calibration equipment.
• Configure camera parameters such as exposure, gain, resolution, and triggering.
• Integrate vision systems with machine motion, I/O, PLC, and other equipment.
• Develop communication interfaces between the vision system and machine-control software.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and process engineers to ensure seamless integration of machine vision systems with overall machine functionality.
• Support customer evaluations, on-site testing, commissioning, and field troubleshooting, while contributing to code reviews, technical discussions, and relevant technical documentation.
• Participate in R&D activities related to machine vision, image processing, process applications, and emerging technologies such as AI.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in machine vision, image processing, or software development within the industrial automation or machinery industry.

• Fresh graduates with a CGPA of 3.2 and above who possess strong programming and engineering fundamentals are encouraged to apply.

• Possess good programming skills in C# / .NET and understanding of object-oriented programming.

• Basic to good knowledge of image processing and computer vision.

• Experience with OpenCV, Emgu CV, OpenCvSharp, Halcon, eurasys or equivalent vision libraries.

• Understanding of industrial cameras and camera interfaces, lighting and optics for machine vision.

• Basic understanding of coordinate systems and geometric transformations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent.

• Capable of speaking Chinese is highly preferred as this role requires to deal with clients from China, Taiwan