Senior Machine Vision Engineer

SR SYSTEMS ENGINEER

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

Job Overview

•    Lead the design and development of Machine Vision and Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems for high-density miniature connectors used in AI data centers.
•    Own vision systems architecture, covering optics, illumination engineering, cameras, and inspection algorithms.
•    Deliver high-speed inline inspection & measurement, optical measurement, and optical metrology solutions with micron-level accuracy.
•    Drive scalable, modular, and state-of-the-art vision platforms from concept to production.
•    Act as the system-level decision-maker for all vision and optical technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Vision System Architecture & AOI Design

•    Architect end-to-end Vision Systems for Automated Optical Inspection (AOI).
•    Architect and implement real-time, automated vision-based quality inspection systems to detect defects early and prevent large-scale production issues.
•    Define 2D and 3D inspection & measurement strategies using:
o    2D cameras, line scan cameras
o    3D cameras, structured light 3D cameras
•    Apply Scheimpflug principle where required for tilted or uneven connector surfaces.
•    Support inspection system architect responsibilities within the vision domain.
Optical System Design & Illumination Engineering
•    Design and select optical systems considering working distance, depth of field, and field of view.
•    Engineer illumination for reflective and fine-pitch connectors:
o    Brightfield, darkfield, coaxial, dome, polarized lighting
•    Optimize image quality using CMOS image sensors and industrial cameras.

Vision Inspection & Image Processing

•    Develop and tune vision inspection and inspection algorithms for:
o    Pin presence, coplanarity, pitch, deformation
o    Surface defects, plating issues, contamination
•    Implement image processing pipelines for high-speed inline inspection.
•    Balance detection sensitivity with false-call reduction.
3D Measurement & Optical Metrology
•    Implement 3D measurement, 3D inspection, and optical measurement techniques.
•    Ensure metrology accuracy, repeatability, and traceability.
•    Collaborate with motion systems to enable 3D metrology systems.

System Integration & Production Deployment

•    Synchronize vision systems with precision motion and machine control.
•    Ensure data quality, traceability, and analytics readiness.
•    Support NPI, factory acceptance testing, and customer qualification.

Mandatory:

•    MS or PhD in Computer Vision, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related technical field or equivalent hands-on experience building and deploying inspection systems in real-world robotics applications.
•    8 to 10 years experience in Machine Vision, Vision Inspection, or AOI systems.
•    Strong expertise in optical system design and illumination engineering.
•    Hands-on experience with industrial cameras and image processing.
•    Proven delivery of AOI systems in high-volume manufacturing.

Nice to Have

•    Experience with optical metrology or 3D inspection systems.
•    Background as an AOI Architect, Vision System Architect, or Inspection System Architect.
•    Experience with high-speed connector, electronics, or semiconductor inspection.

Experience Level

Senior Level