Job Description

Machine Vision & Inspection Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA (On-site)

Type: Full-time, Exempt

Salary Range: $110,000 – $140,000 base + bonus potential

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About the Role

This role designs and deploys machine vision systems to automatically inspect product and packaging quality, ensuring defects are detected and rejected before packing and shipment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement vision inspection systems for print, label, presence, orientation, and defect detection.
• Specify cameras, lenses, lighting, and mounting for stable inspection in production conditions.
• Integrate vision results with PLC logic to trigger reject mechanisms and alarms.
• Validate and tune inspection systems to minimize false rejects and misses.
• Document inspection setups and re-validation procedures for artwork or product changes.

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Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience implementing machine vision systems in manufacturing.
• Strong practical understanding of lighting, optics, and inspection tuning.
• Comfortable testing and adjusting systems directly on the factory floor.

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Bonus & Incentives

• Performance bonus tied to defect reduction, inspection uptime, and customer quality metrics.