Vision Systems Engineer (Remote)

at  AESC US LLC

AESC is looking for a Vision Systems Engineer to join our Controls Engineering Team, aimed at contributing to a premier group of engineers tasked with the design and development of automated manufacturing equipment in our factories.
In this role, the Vision Systems Engineer will be instrumental in crafting and implementing vision systems solutions for our battery manufacturing facilities This entails the evaluation, installation, integration, maintenance, review, and improvement of these systems. The responsibility includes setting equipment standards, configuring hardware, and overseeing vision-related projects from inception through to completion at our facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineer, construct, evolve, integrate, and implement machine vision, robotic guidance, and vision-based control systems within production lines.
• Engage in the preliminary development of equipment concepts, ensuring a balance between product specifications, process needs, complexity, timelines, and expenses.
• Oversee the integration of external vision systems, aligning them with our organizational standards.
• Direct the updates, enhancements, and replacement of vision systems across our battery manufacturing facilities
• Prepare and train the operational and maintenance engineering teams to maintain and support vision systems throughout their deployment and operational phases.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proficient in developing vision algorithms on popular platforms like Cognex VPro, Keyence, SICK, Fanuc, Halcon, Matrox, OpenCV.
• Expertise in defining hardware requirements for vision systems including cameras, lighting, lenses, frame grabbers, displacement sensors, and laser profilers.
• Skilled in programming vision applications using languages such as VB, C++, C#, Python.
• Demonstrated ability in deploying vision systems for applications like 2D/3D quality inspections, robot guidance, and process controls.
• Knowledgeable in industrial communication protocols like Profinet, EthernetIP, EtherCAT.
• Adept at creating and implementing design of experiments (DOEs) and test plans in manufacturing or controls settings.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of significant experience in vision systems and automation.
• Battery Manufacturing experience a Plus

Additional Info:
Base Location: Southeast US (TN, KY, SC), remote hybrid
Travel: up to 40% within region (US) and foreign (UK, EU, CH JP, others) travel for project support.
What We Offer

Welcome to AESC, supporting our state-of-the-art Gigafactories, where you’ll have the opportunity to tackle the world’s most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401K, and health insurance. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Process
Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, if you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team.
Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.
Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.
Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineer, construct, evolve, integrate, and implement machine vision, robotic guidance, and vision-based control systems within production lines.
• Engage in the preliminary development of equipment concepts, ensuring a balance between product specifications, process needs, complexity, timelines, and expenses.
• Oversee the integration of external vision systems, aligning them with our organizational standards.
• Direct the updates, enhancements, and replacement of vision systems across our battery manufacturing facilities
• Prepare and train the operational and maintenance engineering teams to maintain and support vision systems throughout their deployment and operational phases

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds