Sr. Vision Software Engineer

Cohu

$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Science; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years experience in developing machine vision software in industrial settings.
  • 5+ years of C++/C#/.NET Windows desktop development experience (WPF).
  • Hands-on integration experience with vision hardware such as industrial cameras, lenses, and illumination.
  • Strong C++/C#/.NET skills with Git-based source control.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to design, testing, and integration of production-ready vision capabilities.
  • Research and develop scalable computer vision solutions for 2D/3D imaging.
  • Engineer vision solutions for automated test handlers and quality inspection equipment.
  • Design and deploy full-stack machine vision and machine learning solutions using relevant programming languages.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate and validate vision solutions.
  • Provide production support by troubleshooting vision issues and implementing improvements.
  • Interface with customers and sales on project-related activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and development in a cutting-edge field.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Chance to interface with customers, enhancing communication skills and client interaction experience.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
  1. Contribute to design, testing, and integration across the full project lifecycle to deliver production-ready vision capabilities.
  2. Research and develop scalable, modern computer vision for 2D/3D imaging, camera calibration, object detection, image processing, segmentation, metrology, alignment, and identification.
  3. Engineer vision solutions for automated test handlers and other quality inspection equipment.
  4. Design, implement, and deploy full-stack machine vision (image-based) and machine learning solutions using C++, C#, and Python.
  5. Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering teams to integrate and validate vision solutions.
  6. Provide production support for the test floor and manufacturing by troubleshooting vision issues, analyzing logs/images, and implementing corrective improvements as needed.
  7. Interface with customers and sales on projects as required.

Supervisory Responsibility: May provide work leadership and training to lower-level professional employees but not required.

Qualifications:
  • Education/Training: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Science. Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience: 5+ years developing machine vision software in industrial environments; 5+ years C++/C#/.NET Windows desktop development (WPF); hands-on integration with vision hardware (industrial cameras, lenses, and illumination).
  • Skills/Technical Requirements (Required): Strong C++ and/or C#/.NET skills (Visual Studio) with Git-based source control; practical experience developing machine vision/image-processing algorithms (e.g., OpenCV or similar libraries) and applying object-oriented design across the full software development lifecycle.
  • Skills/Technical Requirements (Preferred): Experience with TensorFlow (or similar ML frameworks), 2D/3D imaging and camera calibration, optics/lighting, UML, and delivering production diagnostics and support in a factory environment; excellent written and verbal communication and ability to mentor others.

Job Conditions/Physical Demands:

Domestic or international travel may be required. Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer terminal. Use of a keyboard.

Protective Devices Required:As required in designated areas.

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