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Engineered Vision Industrial Automation Machine Vision & Controls Engineer in Westerville, Ohio
Do you enjoy:
- Working on new automation challenges every few months
- Performing vision feasibility testing and proving out inspection methods
- Researching and implementing new automation technologies
- Managing your work with a high level of autonomy
- A blend of desk work (70%), shop work (20%), and field work (10%)
Working in a small engineering-driven company where your work has visible impact
Job Description:
We are looking for a Machine Vision / Controls Engineer to join our fast-paced automation engineering firm. This role focuses on developing machine vision inspection systems while also supporting controls development and feasibility testing for custom automation equipment.
You will perform vision feasibility studies, camera/lens/lighting selection, and vision programming, primarily using Keyence Machine Vision systems. In addition, you will support PLC programming, system integration, and automation debugging on our custom machines.
This position works closely with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to integrate machine vision, robotics, motion control, and PLC systems into complete automation solutions.
Engineered Vision is dedicated to improving how factory automation projects are implemented through transparency, quality, and speed.
Duties:
- Perform machine vision feasibility testing in our lab to validate inspection concepts and system performance
- Size and select cameras, lenses, and lighting for vision inspection applications
- Develop and program machine vision systems (primarily Keyence)
- Integrate vision systems with robots, PLCs, and motion control systems
- Program and support PLC controls systems (primarily Allen Bradley ladder logic)
- Assist with controls debugging and automation system integration
- Support machine builds, testing, and troubleshooting in the shop
- Assist with system commissioning and startup at customer facilities
- Create and maintain vision documentation, feasibility reports, and technical documentation
- Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to optimize inspection and automation performance
- Deploy systems at customer facilities and perform service work
Travel up to 15% (mostly within 250 miles of Columbus, Ohio)
Required Qualifications:
- US Citizenship Required (we work on Government Projects -- Green Card will not be acceptable)
- Must live in the Columbus, Ohio area
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- Experience performing machine vision feasibility testing and inspection development
- 2+ years experience working in industrial automation including: selecting vision cameras/lenses/lights, feasibility testing, and vision programing
- Ability to troubleshoot and optimize automation systems in real-world manufacturing environments
Strong documentation and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience working in industrial automation selecting vision cameras, lenses, and lighting
- 2+ years experience with machine vision programming of Keyence Machine Vision Cameras
- 2+ years experience working with a custom machine builder as a controls engineer
- Experience integrating vision with robots and PLC systems
- Experience with industrial lighting design and lens selection
- Customer run-off and field troubleshooting experience
Ability to troubleshoot and optimize automation systems in real-world manufacturing environments
About Us:
Engineered Vision is a small custom machine build