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Senior Vision Systems Engineer

Job in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, 94087, USA
Listing for: Socket.dev
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-19
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Quality Engineering, Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Test Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 210000 USD Yearly USD 140000.00 210000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Primary Function

We are seekingan experienced andhighly motivated Vision Systems Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team. This roleoffersthe opportunity to work acrossa large portion of the productlifecycle—from development and design through verification, manufacturing, sustaining engineering, and field support.

As a hands-on technical team member, youwill leverage expertise in electrical and optics to solve complex technical challenges, improve product performance, anddrivecontinuous improvement.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to investigate field issues, enhance manufacturabilityand reliability, and contribute to the development of next-generation vision systems.

Success in thisrole requires technical depth, intellectual curiosity, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills,and a collaborative mindset. You thrivein fast-paced environments, enjoy solving challenging problems, andare passionate aboutdeliveringrobust, high-quality products thatmake a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities Product Engineering & Technical Leadership
  • Lead technical investigationsspanningdesign, manufacturing,and field performance throughout the productlifecycle
  • Conduct detailed rootcause investigations for product, manufacturing,and field issues, developing effective corrective and preventive actions
  • Design, develop, test, validate, and implement engineering solutions to improve product performance, reliability, and manufacturability
  • Develop manufacturing processes to diagnose failures and repair returned products
  • Drive engineering decisions using sound technical judgment, data analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies
  • Participate in andlead design reviews, technical discussions,and risk assessments to ensure design robustness andproductquality
  • Mentor junior engineers by sharing technical knowledge, engineering best practices, and structured problem-solving approaches
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Optical, Electrical, Firmware, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Test, Quality, Clinical, and Operations teamsto resolve complex technical challenges
  • Contribute to new product development by providing design feedback based on lessons learned from releasedproductsand field experience
  • Communicate complextechnicalconcepts clearly toboth technical andnon-technical stakeholders
Technical Expertise
  • Design and execute engineering experiments, Design of Experiments(DOE), verification testing, and product life-cycle validation activities
  • Troubleshoot mechanical,electrical, and system-level issues using structured, data-driven rootcause methodologies
  • Perform circuit analysis and electrical troubleshooting as required
  • Apply failure analysis techniques and collaborate with external analytical laboratories utilizing methods suchas FTIR, X-ray imaging, SEM/TEM, EDS, and related technologies
  • Working knowledge of scriptingor programming in Python, C, C++, C#, or JavaScript is desirable to support automation, analysis, and engineering workflows
Manufacturing & Supplier Development
  • Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly(DFA), and Designfor Serviceability (DFS) initiatives for components and subsystems
  • Partner with suppliers to improve component quality, manufacturability, and overall product performance
  • Support supplier qualification, manufacturing transfer, production ramp-up, and yield improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality Engineeringtosupport sustaining engineering and continuous product improvements
Qualifications

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor degree orhigher in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics or a related engineering discipline
  • Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in medical devices, robotics, imaging systems, precision electromechanicalproducts, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Familiarity with board level PCA/PCB design, signal integrity, and electromagnetic compliance (EMC)
  • Demonstrated experience across multiple stagesof the productlifecycle, including concept development, design, prototyping, verification, validation, manufacturing transfer, and sustaining engineering
  • Skilled at planning and executing experiments using modern testand measurement equipment
  • A hands-on engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems
  • Curious, analytical, anddriven to understand root causes rather than symptoms
  • Passionate about designing reliable, manufacturable, and high-quality products
  • Comfortable working infast-paced, highly collaborative environments
  • An effective communicator with strong…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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