Job Description
Description & Requirements
About AESC US LLC
AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world’s leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.
AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational since 2012, produces batteries for Nissan. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply Mercedes-Benz with high-performance battery cell modules. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply technology-leading battery cells for new electric models produced in BMW Group's Spartanburg plant. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.
AESC is looking for Vision Systems Engineer to join our Controls Engineering Team, aimed at contributing to a premier group of engineers tasked with the design and development of automated manufacturing equipment in our factories.
In this role, the Vision Systems Engineer will be instrumental in crafting and implementing vision systems solutions for our battery manufacturing facilities This entails the evaluation, installation, integration, maintenance, review, and improvement of these systems. The responsibility includes setting equipment standards, configuring hardware, and overseeing vision-related projects from inception through to completion at our facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineer, construct, evolve, integrate, and implement machine vision, robotic guidance, and vision-based control systems within production lines.
- Engage in the preliminary development of equipment concepts, ensuring a balance between product specifications, process needs, complexity, timelines, and expenses.
- Oversee the integration of external vision systems, aligning them with our organizational standards.
- Direct the updates, enhancements, and replacement of vision systems across our battery manufacturing facilities
- Prepare and train the operational and maintenance engineering teams to maintain and support vision systems throughout their deployment and operational phases.
- Developing or updating Global Standards for Vision Systems
What We Offer
Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.
We Offer
- Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
- Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with company match
- Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
- Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
- Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
- Tuition reimbursement
Additional Info
Base Location: Southeast US (TN, SC),
Travel: up to 50% within region (US) and foreign (UK, EU, CH JP, others) travel for project support depending on Base Location selected.
Keywords: Algorithm Engineer, Image and Signal Processing, Computer Vision, cameras, optics, Image capture,
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proficient in developing vision algorithms on popular platforms like Cognex VPro, Keyence, SICK, Fanuc, Halcon, Matrox, OpenCV.
- Expertise in defining hardware requirements for vision systems including cameras, lighting, lenses, frame grabbers, displacement sensors, and laser profilers.
- Skilled in programming vision applications using languages such as VB, C++, C#, Python.
- Demonstrated ability in deploying vision systems for applications like 2D/3D quality inspections, robot guidance, and process controls.
- Knowledgeable in industrial communication protocols like Profinet, EthernetIP, EtherCAT.
- Adept at creating and implementing design of experiments (DOEs) and test plans in manufacturing or controls settings.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- A bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, Computer Science or related Field
- A minimum of 5 years of significant experience in vision systems and automation.
- Battery Manufacturing experience a Plus
