Engineer in Machine Vision

Company Description

Syntegon Technology is one of the leading suppliers of process and packaging technology. The highly qualified workforce at over 30 locations in more than 15 countries globally develops and produces complete solutions for the pharmaceutical, food, and confectionery industries. These solutions are supplemented by a comprehensive after-sales service portfolio. A global service and sales network provides customers with local points of contact. Syntegon Technology operates worldwide and is responsible for the successful expansion of the service business in North America for Packaging Technology.

Job Description

The Primary responsibility of the Machine Vision Specialist is to create, complete, or optimize vision system recipes for inspecting pharmaceutical injectable medicines. The Secondary responsibility is to work with COC on Artificial Intelligence technologies and custom vision applications. Other duties include machine installations, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, modification, particle sensor parameter setup, and support of other types of pharmaceutical packaging and inspection equipment within the inspection division.

Responsibilities include:

• Approximately 75% domestic and occasional international travel to support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with customers at Syntegon facilities in Japan, Germany, or Denmark.
• Being the primary engineer for performing vision tuning, and instructing new engineers on tuning standards.
• Working with COC on Artificial Intelligence integration, and working on vision integrations.
• Performing machine installation and supporting customers with Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Guiding customers to provide the correct samples to develop machine vision recipes and achieve defect detection targets with minimal false rejection of acceptables.
• Training customer staff on the operation and maintenance of inspection, packaging and assembly machine.
• Performing customer on-site preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of machine issues, both mechanical and electrical in nature.
• Maintaining regular communication with customers to ensure the proper function and satisfaction of machines.
• Teaching vision training classes, both at the office and at customer's site.
• Performing PC repairs and upgrades, both at the office and at the customer's site.
• Providing troubleshooting phone support on machine operational issues.
• Generating service visit summaries and technical reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science/Engineering Degree
• Minimum of one year of application experience using Vision Systems, Halcon or Cognex preferred.
• Driver’s License
• 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
• Overtime and occasional weekend work/travel

Travel Requirements

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

Additional Information

The expected compensation range for this position is between $65,000-$95,000 based on a full-time schedule. Compensation at Syntegon varies depending on non-discriminatory factors such as the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives like FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and AWIM (A World In Motion). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Remember that 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) with attractive employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance – Employer paid
• Identity Theft Insurance – Employer-paid
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

*Union varies