Machine Vision Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Bridgeton, MO (Job ID 10119784)

Description

Kelly® Engineering is supporting a direct-hire opportunity for a Machine Vision Engineer with a well-established, privately held manufacturer headquartered in the St. Louis area. This organization designs and produces advanced technology-driven equipment used globally in automotive inspection, service, and measurement environments. With decades of stable growth, in-house R&D, and a strong engineering culture, the company is known for combining innovation with long-term product support and manufacturing excellence.

Salary
$110,000 - $120,000

Overview
This role sits within an R&D engineering team focused on developing next-generation machine vision products. The Machine Vision Engineer II will contribute to new product development and sustainment activities, with a strong emphasis on vision algorithms, embedded electronics, and software. The position collaborates cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to bring vision-based systems from concept through validation and production.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research, concept development, and design of machine vision-based products
• Develop, implement, and test image processing and vision algorithms
• Design and validate vision-related electronics at the board level
• Support embedded and application-level software development
• Enhance and maintain existing vision products as needed
• Assist with development of factory test fixtures and validation tools
• Participate in design reviews, testing, and cross-functional problem solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience developing machine vision systems
• Strong knowledge of image processing, image analysis, pattern recognition, 3D geometry, and metrology algorithms
• Experience with board-level electronics design (imagers, microcontrollers, PLDs, memory, low-voltage power, basic analog circuits)
• Embedded software development experience using C/C++
• Application-level software development experience, including UI/screen design
• Experience developing in C/C++ within a Windows environment; Visual Studio preferred
• Experience working in a multi-developer environment using configuration management and defect tracking tools preferred
• Familiarity with specifying or designing vision hardware (cameras, optics, lighting) preferred

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Profit-sharing plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite fitness and recreation facilities

What Happens Next
Once you apply, your background will be reviewed by a Kelly Engineering recruiter. If your experience aligns, you'll move forward in the interview process. Even if this role isn't the right fit, you'll remain part of the Kelly Engineering network—opening doors to future opportunities that match your skills and career goals.
 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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