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Machine Vision Engineer 2nd Shift, Manufacturing Automation

$132K–$175K

Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026

Experience
2+ years; hands-on experience or academic project work.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Robotics, or a related discipline.

About the job

Supports the design, integration, deployment, and maintenance of machine vision systems for manufacturing automation, inspection, and process monitoring.

What you'll do

  • Assist with developing vision systems and selecting, testing, and maintaining cameras, lenses, lighting, and controllers.
  • Install, test, and commission production-line vision systems; troubleshoot errors and process failures.
  • Collaborate across teams and help train production staff to operate and maintain vision equipment.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Robotics, or a related discipline.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience or academic project work involving machine vision systems or manufacturing environments.
  • Basic familiarity with industrial vision hardware such as Cognex, Keyence, Basler, or Sick; foundational coding skills in Python, C#, or C++.
  • Basic understanding of camera selection, lens optics, lighting, sensor calibration, and vision-system interfaces with PLCs and robotics.

Nice to have

  • Experience with OpenCV, PyTorch, or TensorFlow; familiarity with Git.
  • Exposure to structured light or stereo vision, factory automation software or IIoT protocols, or an active Secret or Top-Secret clearance.

Pay

$132,000 — $175,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

Cognex, Keyence, Basler, Sick, Python, C#, C++, PLCs

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