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Applied Energetics, Inc

Senior Optical Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$110K - $143K/yr

... machine vision and AI/ML algorithms. * Build R&D breadboards, assemble prototypes, and test and ... Work with other optical engineers to integrate optical subsystems into the overall platform by ...

Prolific Machines

Optical Engineer

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$149K - $193K/yr

Prolific Machines is ushering in a new era of biotechnology with light. Our first-of-its-kind ... vision insurance, life and disability insurance, career coaching, mental health support, free team ...

Prolific Machines

Optical Engineer

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$149K - $193K/yr

Prolific Machines is ushering in a new era of biotechnology with light. Our first-of-its-kind ... vision insurance, life and disability insurance, career coaching, mental health support, free team ...

Prolific Machines

Optical Engineer

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$115K - $175K/yr

Prolific Machines is ushering in a new era of biotechnology with light. Our first-of-its-kind ... vision insurance, life and disability insurance, career coaching, mental health support, free team ...

Prolific Machines

Optical Engineer

Emeryville, CA

$115K - $175K/yr

Prolific Machines is ushering in a new era of biotechnology with light. Our first-of-its-kind ... vision insurance, life and disability insurance, career coaching, mental health support, free team ...

Gentex

Machine Vision Development Engineer I

Zeeland, MI · On-site

POSITION OVERVIEW The Machine Vision Development Engineer I contributes to the development of world ... Basic understanding of vision hardware, optics, and lighting. * Experience with at least one modern ...

Rigaku

Optical Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$122K - $158K/yr

We welcome applicants with strong CNC machining backgrounds who demonstrate excellent fundamentals ... Benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, section 125 flexible ...

Rigaku

Optical Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$122K - $158K/yr

We welcome applicants with strong CNC machining backgrounds who demonstrate excellent fundamentals ... Benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, section 125 flexible ...

DutchTechX

Optical Engineer

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$149K - $193K/yr

Prolific Machines is ushering in a new era of biotechnology with light. Our first-of-its-kind ... vision insurance, life and disability insurance, career coaching, mental health support, free team ...

Myrias Optics

$95K - $123K/yr

POSITION - Lead Optical Characterization Engineer Mar 30, 2026 Company Myrias Optics, Inc. is a ... Experience with real-time control systems and/or machine vision. * Familiarity with optical design ...

Diffraqtion

Optical Engineer I

Somerville, MA · On-site

$140K - $182K/yr

Practical shop skills: machining, 3D printing, soldering, or basic electronics. Benefits ... Medical, dental and vision on 1st day * Company 401K match * Direct, day-to-day mentorship from ...

Meta

Display Optical Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

$173K/yr

You will shape the optical roadmap for immersive wearable products, collaborating with cross ... Expert knowledge in scientific programming, signal processing, and data analysis (machine learning ...

Socket.dev

Display Optical Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$153K - $198K/yr

You will shape the optical roadmap for immersive wearable products, collaborating with cross ... Expert knowledge in scientific programming, signal processing, and data analysis (machine learning ...

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How much do machine vision optical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for machine vision optical engineer in the United States is $128,769.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,500.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Vision Automation Engineer -1532

Warren, MI • On-site

CSI - Control System Integrators
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$97K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, testing, integration, and commissioning of industrial machine-vision applications.

  • Review customer requirements to determine technical feasibility, risks, limitations, and inspection methodology.

  • Develop, optimize, and validate 2D and 3D machine-vision inspections using commercial platforms and image-processing libraries.

Job description

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, testing, integration, and commissioning of industrial machine-vision applications.
  • Review customer requirements and determine the technical feasibility, risks, limitations, and appropriate inspection methodology for machine-vision applications.
  • Define machine-vision system architecture and select appropriate cameras, lenses, lighting, filters, 3D sensors, computing hardware, and related equipment.
  • Perform optical calculations and determine appropriate field of view, resolution, working distance, depth of field, exposure, and lighting requirements.
  • Develop, optimize, and validate 2D and 3D machine-vision inspections using commercial vision platforms and/or image-processing libraries.
  • Develop inspection solutions involving image acquisition, preprocessing, feature extraction, measurement, pattern matching, segmentation, surface inspection, and defect detection.
  • Plan and perform laboratory feasibility studies using representative production samples and define the operating limitations of proposed inspection methods.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex issues involving optics, lighting, image processing, software, networking, electrical systems, mechanical conditions, timing, vibration, and automation interfaces.
  • Lead machine debugging, runoff, installation, commissioning, and production-launch activities related to machine vision.
  • Communicate directly with customers and internal project teams regarding inspection performance, technical risks, application limitations, required changes, and project status.
  • Travel to customer manufacturing facilities as required for testing, installation, debugging, runoff, commissioning, and production support.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent relevant professional experience.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in machine vision, industrial automation, robotics, computer vision, or a closely related technical field.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently develop and commission industrial machine-vision systems.
  • Strong understanding of digital imaging, optics, and machine-vision fundamentals, including resolution, exposure, focus, field of view, working distance, depth of field, contrast, sensor characteristics, and image formation.
  • Strong understanding of machine-vision lighting techniques and their application to diffuse, textured, reflective, and difficult-to-image surfaces.
  • Experience selecting and configuring industrial cameras, lenses, lighting, filters, sensors, and related vision hardware.
  • Experience developing 2D and/or 3D inspection applications using commercial machine-vision platforms or image-processing libraries.
  • Experience integrating machine-vision systems with PLCs, robots, HMIs, motion systems, or other industrial automation equipment.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes across optical, software, electrical, networking, and mechanical systems.
  • Ability to independently perform technical feasibility evaluations and communicate application limitations and risks.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical issues with customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Willingness to travel to customer manufacturing facilities and support equipment installation, testing, runoff, commissioning, and production launch.
  • Experience with Zebra Aurora Vision Studio, Cognex VisionPro, Keyence, HALCON, or similar machine-vision platforms.

Preferred
  • Experience with advanced imaging techniques such as photometric stereo, polarization, HDR imaging, telecentric optics and similar.
  • Experience developing multi-camera or distributed machine-vision systems.
  • Experience with deep-learning-based machine-vision inspection.
  • Automotive or manufacturing experience.
  • A3 Certified Vision Professional (CVP) - Advanced certification.

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