Vision Engineer (Cognex)

Ultimate Solutions is a trusted provider of packaging industrial automation, serialization, and regulatory compliance for the life science industries. For 20 years, the Ultimate team has delivered proven results in hundreds of projects and thousands of service hours to the global leaders of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, and logistics markets. Description: We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Vision Systems Engineer with hands-on experience in Cognex technologies to support the implementation, integration, and troubleshooting of automated packaging and inspection systems. This role plays a key part in maintaining high standards of product quality and compliance by working closely with engineering, operations, and quality teams. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in vision systems and automation, and a strong desire to grow their technical skills through real-world application in a regulated manufacturing environment. Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or a related field) Ultimate Solutions is a trusted provider of packaging industrial automation, serialization, and regulatory compliance for the life science industries. For 20 years, the Ultimate team has delivered proven results in hundreds of projects and thousands of service hours to the global leaders of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, and logistics markets. Description: We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Vision Systems Engineer with hands-on experience in Cognex technologies to support the implementation, integration, and troubleshooting of automated packaging and inspection systems. This role plays a key part in maintaining high standards of product quality and compliance by working closely with engineering, operations, and quality teams. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in vision systems and automation, and a strong desire to grow their technical skills through real-world application in a regulated manufacturing environment. Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or a related field) Responsibilities: Assist in the configuration, testing, and validation of Cognex systems used for packaging inspection and serialization. Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to define system requirements and contribute to vision system integration projects. Support the development and fine-tuning of vision inspection solutions for tasks such as defect detection, label verification, and barcode/2D code validation. Troubleshoot basic to moderately complex production issues related to vision hardware, software, and control system interfaces. Participate in vision system maintenance activities, including software/firmware updates, calibration, and system backups. Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions related to vision system performance or inspection issues. Assist in drafting and updating technical documentation such as test plans, configuration files, and validation records (IQ/OQ/PQ). Support capital projects or equipment upgrades involving vision system deployment or optimization. Provide day-to-day technical support to operators, maintenance staff, and technicians. Requirements/Skills: Minimumof 2-5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment. Practical experience with Cognex In-Sight, and familiarity with Systech Serialization systems. Understanding of packaging equipment (e.g., labelers, cartoners, conveyors) and basic control system components. Exposure to PLC-based systems (such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell) and HMIs in an automated environment. Basic knowledge of GMP standards and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements, or a willingness to learn. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics. Preferred Skills: Exposure to track-and-trace, serialization, or aggregation technologies. Familiarity with maintenance systems like Maximo or other CMMS platforms. Understanding of Ethernet/IP, OPC, or similar industrial communication protocols. Experience or interest in basic scripting/programming (e.g., Python, VBA, or Cognex spreadsheet interface) Ultimate Solutions USA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ultimate Solutions Corp