For further inquiries about this opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist Hari Prakash at (224) 507-1276Title: Machine Vision Engineer IIDuration: 12 MonthsLocation: Painted Post, NY This position requires U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holder only to meet the DoD requirements. Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.Day to Day Responsibilities: * Work with a variety of cross functional groups (Development, Quality, IT, Purchasing, Operations) to define, develop, and implement optical and computer vision-based measurement and instrumentation systems. * Transfer technology from early-stage development to a product suitable for use in manufacturing. * Leverage external suppliers for key technologies or core competencies such as system integration. * Define Scopes of Work, competitively quote when appropriate, issue Purchase Orders, track supplier work, and approve invoices. * Design experiments and analyze data to identify and implement improvements to measurement systems or production processes. * Create/update documentation for release to production, including Machine Specifications, operating procedures, and drawing packages. * You will also be responsible for training engineering, maintenance, and operations in how to use and maintain measurement systems. * Provide remote and onsite troubleshooting using data and performance analysis of the installed systems.Required Education & Experience: * BS, MS, or PhD in Physics, Optics, ME, ECE, or EE, plus a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with machine vision metrology equipment. * Training or hands-on experience with vision systems is required.Required Experience/Skills: * 3+ years of experience in Computer vision system development (optics, lighting, cameras, image acquisition, image analysis, laser, 3D measurement) * Fundamental knowledge of physical optics (principles of optics) * Knowledge of image processing algorithms (blob analysis, edge finding, morphology, feature extraction, classification, metrology) * Microsoft Visual Studio programming (C# and Python strongly preferred) * Experience with machine learning and AI technologies, including CNNs. * Systems Engineering and integration * Digital Signal Processing * Experience with electrical/optical/mechanical installations, including system checkout and troubleshooting * Strong communication and presentation skills (MS Office programs) * Data retrieval, plotting, and analysis (primarily using Microsoft Excel)Desired Experience/Skills: * Experience with image processing development packages such as Halcon, Matrox Inspector, NI Vision, Cognex, Keyence, or Matlab image processing toolbox * Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries, such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. * Control systems (PLCs) * Process engineering knowledge. Experienced with design of experiments, statistical analysis, and process improvement * Experience with Metrology, Inspection, and Product Quality in support of manufacturing * Motion Control ability to integrate motion on imaging platforms * Computing Familiar with high performance computing systemsSoft Skills: * Ability to interact effectively with customers & coworkers as well as work independently. * Effective communication * You will need to be results oriented, a quick learner, and be able to multi-task effectively.