Manufacturing Engineering, Vision Engineers
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Overview
Title: Senior Manufacturing Vision Engineer, Battery Vision
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6 months
Target
Start Date:
11/24/25
Work Location/Structure: Bay Area
About the Opportunity: Our client, a leader in Automotive Manufacturing, is looking for a skilled Senior Manufacturing Vision Engineer to join their team for a 6 month engagement. This project involves designing and scaling advanced inspection and control systems for next-generation battery products, working on automation processes that directly improve battery performance, quality, and cost. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & DeliverablesThis role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
- Guiding cross-functional selection of optimal measurement or detection strategy and providing vision interface Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to product designers.
- Collaborating with Manufacturing Design, Controls, Quality and Equipment teams to define optimal inspection strategies, DFM and PFMEA feedback.
- Developing and deploying 2D/3D vision and measurement systems from proof-of-concept to deployment on high-volume battery manufacturing lines.
- Leading proof-of-concept and prototype validation for new vision technologies (Keyence, Cognex, Halcon, OpenCV, etc.).
- Driving process optimization through data analysis, repeatability testing, and equipment validation.
- Establishing standard methods, libraries, and best practices for machine vision applications across factories.
- 5+ years of experience in automation, machine vision, or metrology (manufacturing environment preferred).
- Deep expertise in developing and validating 2D/3D vision applications (Cognex, Keyence, Halcon, OpenCV, etc.), and demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of high-volume 2D and 3D machine vision (Keyence, Cognex, Halcon, other) – application design, programming, validation, and troubleshooting. This isn t a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
- Experience with one or more additional measurement and inspection technologies: (optical sensors, diodes, profilometry, laser measurement, optical scanning, optical metrology, LVDT, CMM, thermal imaging, ultrasonic measurement, X-ray, other), and programming experience with one of more common languages (Python, OpenCV, C++, other). Experience with data analysis, image processing, or industrial communication protocols is a plus.
- Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team.
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent experience.
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