Danaher Corporation · 4 days ago
Senior Staff Vision Engineer
Chaska, Minnesota, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expDanaher Corporation is a global leader in clinical diagnostics, and they are seeking a Senior Staff Vision Engineer to develop machine vision technology for automated inspections of medical device components. The role involves designing and implementing vision systems and leading projects to improve manufacturing efficiency and accuracy.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsLife ScienceMedical
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary machine vision strategic liaison over global manufacturing operations to develop a comprehensive global roadmap for machine vision, align initiatives with the company's overarching business strategy, growth objectives, operational needs, and sustainment
Design, configure, and develop image acquisition manufacturing equipment systems, including vision platform selection, camera selection, optic lens selections, lighting, and calibrations techniques
Select and integrate appropriate components: industrial cameras such as area/line scan cameras, GigE/USB/Camera Link. PC based and smart cameras. Lensing - telecentric and non-telecentric, color filters, various illumination methods such as back/front lighting, low angle, coaxial, and bright field
Implement advanced algorithms: edge detection, morphological operations such as erosion and dilation, sub-pixel accuracy measurement, camera calibration and deep learning-based inspections
Actively lead design reviews with contractors, engineering consultants, and other project team members
Influence vision related engineering decisions, provide guidance, and project status updates as required for project review and other company meetings
Qualification
Required
Educational Background: Bachelor's in engineering including machine vision with 15+ years of experience, or master's with 10+ years
Technical Expertise: Demonstrated and advanced expertise in designing and implementing automated vision inspection system platforms such as Cognex and Keyence. Configure and program vision system hardware and software such as camera, optics, lighting and image processing tool. Integrate vision systems with automation platforms including PLC's and SCADA systems
Project Leadership: Demonstrated ability to independently manage and drive automation projects including interfacing external suppliers & internal resources, design reviews, debugging, installation, and training within project specs
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, capable of articulating complex technical concepts for stakeholders. Mentors junior engineers and contributes to hiring and onboarding
Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates a proactive mindset for process optimization and problem-solving. Stay up to date with advancements in vision inspection technologies and methodologies
Preferred
Experience deploying AI and deep learning algorithms into production
Experience with other machine automation software platforms such as: Allen Bradley PLC's, robotics, motion control, electrical drawing packages such as AutoCAD
Experience with medical device regulatory requirements (IQ,OQ, PQ), and compliance requirements related to deploying machine vision system within medical device industry
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Danaher Corporation
Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Rainer Blair
President & CEO
Thomas Joyce
President & CEO
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