CareerPlanSign in

Machine Vision Engineer 2nd Shift, Manufacturing Automation

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $115,000–$115,000🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-27

Core

Design, integrate, and deploy machine vision systems for industrial automation, quality inspection, defect detection, and process monitoring on production lines.

Role type

Machine Vision Engineer (Manufacturing Automation)

Builds

Automated manufacturing systems, vision inspection stations, and process monitoring solutions for defense manufacturing.

Domain

Defense manufacturing / Industrial Automation / Computer Vision

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Machine vision system design, industrial camera/lens/lighting selection, PLC and robotics interface, root-cause analysis, Python/C#/C++ programming, optics basics

Preferred skills

OpenCV/PyTorch/TensorFlow, Git, 3D vision (structured light/stereo), IIoT protocols, factory automation software

Technologies

Cognex, Keyence, Basler, Sick, PLCs, Robotics, Python, C#, C++, OpenCV, PyTorch, TensorFlow

Responsibilities

Design and implement machine vision systems for quality inspection and defect detection; Select, test, validate, and maintain vision hardware components; Install, test, and commission vision systems on production lines; Investigate and resolve vision system errors using root-cause analysis; Train production staff on equipment operation and maintenance

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

Sourced via greenhouse · Listed on CareerPlan, which tracks 70,000+ jobs from 20+ sources.