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Machine Vision Engineer, 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 involving machine vision systems or manufacturing environments.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Robotics, or a related discipline.

About the job

Design, deploy, and support machine vision systems used for inspection, defect detection, and process monitoring in automated manufacturing.

What you'll do

  • Assist with developing machine vision systems and selecting, testing, and maintaining cameras, lenses, lighting, and controllers.
  • Help install, test, commission, troubleshoot, and support vision systems on production lines.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams and assist with training staff on 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.
  • Foundational coding skills in Python, C#, or C++; familiarity with industrial vision platforms such as Cognex, Keyence, Basler, or Sick.
  • Basic understanding of optics and sensor calibration, and how vision systems interface with PLCs and robotics.

Nice to have

  • Experience with OpenCV, PyTorch, or TensorFlow; familiarity with Git.
  • Exposure to 3D imaging, factory automation software, or IIoT protocols; active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.

Pay

$132,000 — $175,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

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

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