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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:
- 2D cameras, line scan cameras
- 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:
- 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:
- Pin presence, coplanarity, pitch, deformation
- 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.
