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Applications Engineer

Job description

Since their inception in 2000, our client has led the change in revolutionising the world of inspection machines and artificial intelligence vision system products. Operating from the UK, they have expanded their reach to serve customers across the globe, earning a well-deserved reputation for innovation, unmatched quality, and precision in the realm of machine vision systems for inspection, guidance and identification. They are now looking for an experienced Applications Engineer who can work effectively as part of an experienced engineering team to learn, design, document, manage, integrate, commission and support machine vision applications across various industries. The candidate has the opportunity to develop automation, mechanical, and electrical skills, as well as all aspects of general industrial automation control and design

Please note this role is fully on-site, so suitable applicants must be willing to commute to Harwell, Didcot, Monday to Friday.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Learn and become experienced with machine vision graphical user interface (GUI) software packages.
  • Learn and become experienced with machine vision technology, such as PCs, cameras, optics, lighting, filters and image processing methods.
  • Design machine vision applications with machine vision software and hardware.
  • Manage projects, work with team members, and communicate with suppliers and customers.
  • Manage projects to focus on delivering them on time and within budget.
  • Responsible for updating internal project documentation, ensuring information is reliable for purchase, traceability, and project metrics analysis.
  • Create specifications and test studies for the design of machine vision applications.
  • Document mechanical, electrical and communication specifications for smaller machine vision systems.
  • Document technical files for larger machine vision systems.
  • Work with the engineering team to manage and deliver projects on time.
  • Assist the team with the production of machines and systems.
  • Integrate and factory acceptance test machine vision systems and machines on-site.
  • Integrate, commission and site acceptance test machine vision systems and machines at customer sites.
  • Provide training and support for machine vision machines and systems, either remotely or at the customer site.
  • Create machine vision solutions for use in customer demonstrations, evaluations and proposals.
Previous Experience/Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of engineering industry experience.
  • Educated to degree level in an Engineering discipline or related field (2.1 or above).
  • Ability to problem solve, be organised, work to deadlines and maintain a high attention to detail.
  • Clean and full UK driving licence.
Desirable Requirements
  • Knowledge of machine vision, image processing and deep learning.
  • Knowledge of camera, optics and lighting technology.
  • Experience in manufacturing and industrial automation.
Additional Information:
  • Please note this is a full-time, permanent role working fully on-site, Monday to Friday
  • 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Company Health Insurance
Please contact Matt Hartwell on 07301283663 or email your CV to matt.hartwell@forcerecruitment.com for a confidential chat.