Controls Engineer - Vision Applications - Jobs Laitram

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Category

Engineering

Division

Laitram Machinery

Job Description (General Summary)

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Engineer to join our Vision Solutions team. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong foundation in automation, robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing intelligent industrial machines for the food processing industry, with a strong emphasis on R&D and innovation.

Laitram Machinery offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet consistently growing company, with opportunities for international exposure, continuous improvement, and career advancement. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our Careers website.

BENEFITS: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 4 weeks PTO, 12 paid holidays, on campus gym/pharmacy/wellness center, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, stem cell treatment, IVF and many more.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Design, test and deploy applications that combine computer vision, robotics and artificial intelligence.

• Develop innovative algorithms for quality control, segmentation, object detection and other common industrial applications.

• Analyze data and develop training sets for artificial intelligence algorithms.

• Independently troubleshoot, document, and debug software for controls systems including field devices such as cameras, lasers, encoders, actuators, valves, scales, pumps, motors, etc.

• Design and maintain industrial systems that integrate 3rd party components with intelligent, robust software.

• Create documentation and training materials for all potential users including engineers, customers, and end-users.

• Provide remote and on-site (in-plant) troubleshooting of control systems and their interfaces.

• Complete assigned projects to quality standards, on time, and within budget

• Interface with a global team of like-minded professionals

Requirements:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and motion control.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, C#, Structured Text.

• Experience with computer vision libraries (HALCON, OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch).

• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and tools for model training and deployment.

• Hands-on experience with robotic systems and automation hardware.

• Hands-on experience with food processing applications, anomaly detection models and object tracking in conveyor belts.

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC UA, EtherCAT).

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; mastery of English language

• Work in a team environment; acceptance of established standards

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including occasional overnight and international trips as required by project needs.

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