Senior Computer Vision Engineer

Job Title: Senior Computer Vision Engineer

Location: Levico Terme (TN)

The Computer Vision Engineer designs, develops and implements artificial vision systems to be integrated into the machines and systems developed by the BLM Group.

Responsibilities

• Industrial Vision Development and Innovation: collaborating in the innovation of vision systems, from design, modelling and process specification definition to performance analysis and validation testing;
• Research Coordination: Manage research and development projects, both internally and in collaboration with external partners, focusing on the continuous improvement of vision tools, methodologies and algorithms;
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with different departments to provide custom solutions to support sales and ensure qualified technical advice for the resolution of complex after-sales issues.
  
  

Activities

• Partnership Management: Coordinate and supervise projects commissioned to universities, research centres or external consultants, ensuring alignment with company timelines and objectives;
• Technology Scouting: Monitor scientific publications and market developments to promptly integrate cutting-edge vision tools, methodologies and algorithms;
• Proof of Concept (PoC) Development: Rapid creation of software/hardware prototypes to demonstrate the feasibility of new methodologies prior to industrialisation. - Optical Setup Design: Definition of the best combination of cameras, optics and illuminators;
• Technological Benchmarking: Testing and comparing new technologies to assess their applicability to the various stages of the processes involved in our machine tools;
• Performance Analysis (KPI) and Validation: Defining objective metrics to measure the accuracy, repeatability and robustness of solutions, validating their operation directly ‘in the field’ on machine tools.

Note: In relation to the above, it is important to emphasise that in every job description the information provided is necessarily concise, focusing on the main objectives entrusted to the position; in the normal course of work, it is necessary to provide for integration with tasks, activities and responsibilities that have logical relevance and correlation with the description and information expressed.

Must have

• Master's degree in STEM disciplines;
• Previous professional, at least 5 years, or research experience in Computer Vision;
• Solid background in data analysis and statistics applied to experimental design;
• Strong aptitude for practical laboratory activities, prototyping and validation of hardware/software systems;
• Proficiency in languages and software for data processing and artificial vision (e.g. Python, C\C++, OpenCV);
• Excellent knowledge of English;
• High level of organisational autonomy and aptitude for problem solving in complex contexts;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Focus on innovation and technological curiosity.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in System Integration;
• AI & Deep Learning: Skills in implementing Machine Learning algorithms and neural networks;
• Basic skills in using 3D modelling and simulation software;
• Organisation, drafting and management of research projects and technical documentation;
• PhD in relevant fields.

Job function: Design & Engineering