TAMKO

Hardware Engineer

• Design and configure camera, lens, filter, and lighting setups to achieve robust imaging for manufacturing inspection tasks.
• Conduct illumination analysis to maximize feature visibility and minimize image artifacts, using advanced techniques (e.g., backlights, dome lights, ring lights).
• Select and validate cameras and image sensors (CMOS, CCD) tailored to resolution, sensitivity, and speed requirements.
• Design mechanical mounts, brackets, and enclosures for cameras, lenses, and lighting to ensure stable, repeatable imaging performance in a brownfield manufacturing environment.
• Create engineering-exact documents, layouts, and schematics using SolidWorks or comparable engineering drawing software.
• Collaborate with PS Vision Engineers, IT controls engineers, and manufacturing plant personnel to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software.
• Manage external contractors and vendors to scope, fabricate, and install cameras, lighting, and mounting solutions.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance by addressing issues such as inconsistent lighting, improper focus, or sensor misconfiguration.
• Lead and provide technical support during field installations, commissioning, and optimization of camera and lighting systems.
• Establish hardware configuration standards, documentation, and best practices for repeatable deployments.
• Develop and standardize maintenance schedules for camera and lighting systems to ensure peak performance, and coordinate with manufacturing leadership to drive consistent execution.
• Develop and maintain automated systems to monitor camera and lighting performance, with defined thresholds and alerts to ensure timely corrective action and sustained peak performance.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies in imaging hardware and illumination techniques to continually advance system capability.

Computer Vision Hardware Engineer