Our client is seeking a Computer Vision Hardware Engineer to design, install, and optimize the camera, lighting, and sensor systems that power our automated inspection technologies across multiple manufacturing facilities. This is a remote role that requires up to 50% travel. The ideal candidate has a solid mechanical design background and hands-on experience deploying vision hardware in brownfield environments. You'll lead onsite installations, build custom mounting solutions, tune imaging performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure reliable, high-quality data capture for their vision models. Apply now!
location: Boston, Massachusetts
job type: Permanent
salary: $130,000 - 155,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and install camera, lighting, sensor, and optical setups to support automated inspection across manufacturing facilities
- Develop and tune illumination solutions (backlights, dome lights, ring lights) to maximize feature visibility and minimize artifacts
- Select and validate appropriate cameras, lenses, filters, and sensors based on resolution, speed and environmental needs
- Design mechanical mounts, brackets, and protective enclosures for stable imaging in brownfield environments
- Produce precise engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics using SolidWorks, or similar tool
- Tavel to manufacturing sites to scope, install, commission, and maintain machine vision hardware
- Troubleshoot issues such as lighting inconsistencies, focus problems, or sensor misconfiguration, resolving them quickly in the field
- Work with two other vision engineers, controls/IT, and plant personnel to ensure smooth system integration
- Install, coordinate, and supervise vendors or contractors responsible for fabrication and system deployment
- Support on-site technical needs, commissioning activities, and ongoing system optimization
- Establish repeatable hardware standards, documentation, and best practices for future installations
- Create and manage maintenance plans for camera, lighting, and sensors to ensure sustained performance
- Build or utilize automated monitoring tools to track imaging harddware health and trigger corrective actions
- Stay current with emerging imaging, lighting, and optics technologies to enhance system capabilities
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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