Machine Vision & AOI Sr/Engineer

Job Title

Machine Vision & AOI Sr/Engineer

Role Summary

Design, develop, and deploy camera-based automated optical inspection (AOI) and machine vision systems for advanced packaging and manufacturing. The role spans proof-of-concept, hardware selection, algorithm development, validation, and production sustainment.

Work cross-functionally with process, equipment, automation, and quality teams to translate inspection needs into robust, production-ready solutions that improve defect detection, process control, and yield.

Experience Level

Senior level. Specific years-of-experience guidance not specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include hands-on development, integration, and validation of vision inspection systems:

• Design and implement AOI solutions for defect detection, classification, measurement, and traceability.
• Select and integrate machine vision hardware: cameras, lenses, lighting, filters, and frame grabbers.
• Develop image acquisition strategies and optimize optical setups (FOV, depth of field, lighting geometry).
• Build and validate vision algorithms for inspection, measurement, alignment, OCR/OCV, pattern matching, and defect detection using OpenCV or similar tools.
• Perform camera calibration, system characterization, GR&R, and inspection performance validation for production readiness.
• Troubleshoot systems in lab and factory environments; perform root-cause analysis for image quality and inspection escapes.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors, automation, process, metrology, and quality teams to integrate and improve inspection systems.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and environment expectations; preferred skills listed separately.

• Hands-on experience developing and deploying industrial machine vision or AOI systems, including integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with image processing/computer vision libraries (e.g., OpenCV); solid software engineering practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective cross-cultural communication.
• Willingness to work in lab and factory settings and follow safety and change-control procedures.

Nice-to-have / preferred:

• Deep experience with camera systems, lens calculation, lighting design, optical filtering, and calibration.
• Experience with AOI optimization (defect libraries, recipe tuning, false-call reduction) and inspection validation methods.
• Understanding of optics and imaging fundamentals, measurement system analysis, SPC, and data-driven detection improvement.
• Familiarity with equipment integration, PLC/automation interfaces, trigger/control synchronization, and real-time acquisition.
• Experience in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing inspection and new tool bring-up.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related discipline; or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.