Machine Vision Engineer

The Machine Vision Specialist’s primary responsibility is creating, completing or optimizing vision system recipes for the inspection of pharmaceutical injectable medicines.  Secondary responsibility is working with COC on Artificial Intelligent technologies and custom vision applications.  Continued duties of machine installs, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, modification, and particle sensor parameter setup would still be required. Support of other types of pharmaceutical packaging and inspection equipment within the inspection division may also be required.

Responsibilities include

• Approximately 75% travel domestic and occassionally International to Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with customers at Syntegon facilities in Japan, Germany or Denmark. 
• Primary engineer for performing vision tuning, and instructing new engineers on tuning standards
• Work with COC on Artificial Intelligent integration, and work on vision integrations.
• Perform machine installation and support customers with Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Guide customers to provide proper samples in order to develop machine vision recipes and achieve defect detection targets with minimal false rejection of accepts.
• Train customer staff on the operation and maintenance of inspection, packaging and assembly machine
• Perform customer on-site preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of machine issue, both mechanical and electrical in nature
• Maintain regular communication with customers to ensure proper function and satisfaction of machines.
• Teach vision training classes, both at office and at customer site
• Perform PC repairs and upgrades, both at office and at customer site
• Perform troubleshooting phone support on machine operational issues
• Generate service visit summaries and technical reports.

• Bachelor’s of Science/Engineering Degree
• Minimum of one year of application experience using Vision Systems, Halcon or Cognex preferred.
• Driver’s License
• Passport or ability to acquire a passport

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift items up to 30 pounds, maneuver equipment for placement and to bend down and work within lower areas of machine
• Over-time and occasional weekend work/travel

Travel Requirements

• 75% overnight travel, largely in North America; and occasional international travel

The expected compensation range for this position is between $65,000-$95,000 based on a full-time schedule.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At Syntegon compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at www.syntegon.com.  Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer.

Benefits:

• 401(k) – attractive employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance – Employer paid

*Union varies

• Identity Theft Insurance – Employer Paid
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.