Experienced Vision System Engineer – Machine Vision and Machine Learning Expert for Automated Inspection Systems

About Us

CHEP is a global leader in the supply chain and logistics industry, providing innovative solutions to help businesses move goods more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. With over 300 million pallets, crates, and containers in circulation, we employ 11,000 people across more than 55 countries. Our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model has earned the trust of the world's biggest brands, and we're committed to making a positive impact on the environment.

Join Our Team

At CHEP, we believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success. We're a diverse and driven team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference. As a Vision System Engineer, you'll join a global organization that's big enough to take you anywhere, but small enough to get you there sooner. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with talented colleagues, and contribute to our mission of sustainability and innovation.

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Vision System Engineer to lead our technical problem-solving and support activities for automated machine vision and machine learning systems. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for ensuring the sustained performance of our inspection systems, troubleshooting and resolving performance issues, and leading quality performance capability improvement programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the Subject Matter Expert for automated machine vision and machine learning systems deployed within the CHEP Americas Region.
• Provide on-going maintenance and troubleshooting support to CHEP service centers to ensure sustained automated inspection system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automated inspection system performance issues.
• Lead inspection system quality performance capability improvement programs.
• Improve regional integration performance to achieve entitlement targets, with ongoing efficiencies estimated at greater than $500K in regional operations performance.
• Lead projects to monitor and improve automated inspection system performance, consistency, and predictability.
• Support automated machine vision and machine learning system integration for new development projects.

Scope:

CHEP Americas, as assigned (US, Canada, LATAM)

Authority/Decision Making:

Accountability:

• Individual to direct and manage the support needs for the Americas (US, Canada, LATAM).
• Responsible in anticipating challenges in regions and provide strategic plans to address.
• Responsible for ensuring currently more than $8M in assets remains productive.

Challenges:

Requires working extended periods, including weekends during project implementation. Requires working across time zones, cultures, and flexibility to attend meetings outside of normal daytime working hours due to the global nature of the team. Provides remote support during off-hours, weekends, and holidays as required. Expected travel is 25%.

Key Contacts:

Internal:

• Operations Team: Regional Operations Managers, Plant Managers, Supervisors, Maintenance Technicians.
• Quality Team: Americas Quality Director, Regional Quality Managers.
• Global Process Technology Team.
• Americas Process Engineering Team.

External:

• Third-party Operations subcontractors.
• Suppliers: equipment prices, specifications.

Qualifications:

Technical Engineer

Desirable:

• Computer/Software/Electrical Engineer.
• Functional know-how is critical to this position. Internal certification is needed for initial qualification.

Experience:

2 years Machine vision system specification, deployment, and integration experience. 2 years Project management for software deployment projects.

Skills and Knowledge:

Mandatory:

• Deep technical understanding of machine vision technologies such as 3D laser profiling, stereoscopic systems, 2D/3D cameras, lighting techniques, ToF pattern projection, inspection program design, etc.
• Technical Support experience with machine vision / machine learning systems.
• Technical Training experience with machine vision / machine learning systems.
• Problem-solving skills and working under pressure.
• Project Management experience with equipment integration.
• Self-starter / ability to operate without much supervision.
• Experience giving presentations at a leadership level.
• Teamwork.

Desirable:

• Rockwell PLC and Safety PLC programming experience.
• C++ / python programming experience.
• SQL database experience.
• 3D image algorithms experience.
• Ability to work in a Matrix Organization.
• Six-Sigma & Lean methodology.
• Spanish Language Skills.

Preferred Education:

Bachelors - Electrical Engineering

Preferred Level of Work Experience:

3 - 5 years

Remote Type:

Fully Remote

Why Join Us?

We're committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing their potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings, and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career. If you have the skills and passion we're looking for, please submit your application today.

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