Imaging Systems Engineer

Kodak Alaris is a global technology company that’s delivering future value through customer solutions. Our advanced, patented intellectual property combines breakthrough technologies, digital transformation, and human know-how to unlock the power of images and information. We make businesses run faster, governments run smarter and provide consumers innovative solutions to preserve and enjoy their most cherished memories. Our future is powered by our employees’ creativity. Expect a lot from Kodak Alaris and know that we expect a lot of ourselves and the performance of the company.

Kodak Moments is a leading global provider of photo products and services to retailers, consumers, and entertainment properties. We inspire consumers to bring their memories to life--delivering innovative, high-quality photo products and experiences they find truly meaningful. Powered by over 100,000 consumer touchpoints across 30 countries globally, it's our mission to be the brand consumers choose to celebrate and preserve life's memories, from the big events to the everyday moments that matter.


POSITION TITLE: Imaging Systems Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:
Kodak Alaris is seeking a self-motivated, Imaging Systems Engineer to join our Kodak Moments Hardware Systems Solution group. The Imaging Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, integration, testing, and lifecycle support of imaging and compute-enabled systems used in Kodak Moments products, including photo kiosks and travel & leisure imaging solutions, as well as related hardware subsystems that integrate with software via APIs.

This role covers end-to-end system development spanning image capture devices, video processing pipelines, hardware acceleration, and software interfaces. The engineer works across hardware, software, and service teams to evaluate, integrate, and commercialize, high-performance systems from concept through sustaining engineering.
Regular access to the Rochester NY office and development labs will be required. Occasional domestic or international travel may be required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work with a cross-functional commercialization team throughout product development and lifecycle support
• Assist with specifying system and product requirements, for both hardware and software, including
• Overall system architecture
• Machine learning models and other image processing algorithms
• Product image / video capture hardware and firmware
• Software workflow and UI
• Integrate imaging solutions
• Evaluate image / video capture technologies
• Integrate 3rd party imaging solutions to extend overall capabilities that will run in a highly scalable and robust system
• Test and evaluate new technologies to provide solutions for implementation
• Support software development and QA teams to commercialize solutions
• Consistently delivering against commitments
• Provide end-to-end product system design and testing support from concept through product life cycle for
◦ Evaluation / prototyping and integration of computer peripherals and imaging devices, for both still and video applications
◦ Development of the overall system architecture as part of a team
◦ Work with team to design for HSE and regulatory agency approvals as needed
◦ Drive component obsolescence component churn activities
◦ Develop and maintain drawings and documentation for systems and subsystems
◦ Provide input to and maintenance of drawing and part databases as required to support manufacturing and customers
◦ Support software development and QA teams to commercialize solutions
◦ Support project managers and develop configuration diagrams and bill of materials
• Work with vendors and fabricators to specify parts and custom items for new and current product designs
• Work with customers to understand needs and work through system design and installation. This may range from calls to in-person visits.
• The scope of this role may evolve to include additional hardware technologies and compute platforms as system requirements expand.


SKILLS AND/OR KNOWLEDGE SPECIFICATIONS
Required
• Broad understanding of imaging and video systems, including image capture, camera hardware, video processing pipelines, and performance considerations across hardware and software
• Demonstrated systems skills, with a working knowledge of integration, programming, and troubleshooting, including use of tools and test equipment
• Strong working knowledge of computer hardware systems and peripherals
• Experience with C#, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programing
• Experience with Virtual Machines, VMWare ESXi, Azure, AWS and Arduino
• Experience working with hardware APIs, SDKs,