About Bytronic
Bytronic is an engineering and technology business specialising in machine vision, automation, AI-enabled inspection, and industrial software solutions. We work with leading manufacturers and global brands to solve complex production, quality, and traceability challenges through advanced inspection and automation systems.
Our work spans sectors including food, automotive, logistics, and industrial manufacturing. We combine deep technical capability with practical delivery, developing robust, high-performance solutions that operate reliably in demanding production environments.
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Machine Vision Engineer with a minimum of 8 years’ industrial experience to support the development, testing, and deployment of machine vision solutions across a broad range of customer applications.
Role Overiew
This is a senior engineering role with a strong focus on assessing customer requirements, proving technical feasibility, developing inspection methods, and supporting the delivery of machine vision solutions into live industrial environments.
The role will suit an engineer who enjoys practical problem solving, customer-facing technical work, and the challenge of building robust inspection solutions using cameras, optics, lighting, software, AI tools, and industrial integration.
You will work across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility trials and proof-of-concept activity through to development, commissioning, and customer support.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess customer applications and define suitable machine vision inspection approaches.
* Conduct feasibility studies, image trials, and proof-of-concept work to determine technical viability.
* Develop and test vision solutions using cameras, optics, lighting, sensors, and software tools.
* Support the design and implementation of inspection systems for defect detection, measurement, presence verification, OCR, code reading, alignment, and process monitoring.
* Work closely with software, controls, and project engineering teams to integrate vision solutions into complete automation systems.
* Carry out system setup, calibration, tuning, validation, and commissioning.
* Analyse customer samples, captured images, and production data to improve inspection performance and reliability.
* Produce technical reports, feasibility summaries, test results, and supporting documentation for internal and customer use.
* Support proposal generation by helping define solution architecture, technical risk, and project scope.
* Provide technical input during customer meetings, site visits, and project reviews.
* Contribute to continuous improvement in vision methods, application standards, testing processes, and technology selection.
* Support fault finding and technical problem solving during build, installation, and live production phases.
Skills and Experience
Essential
* Degree qualified, or equivalent experience, in Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Software, or a related technical discipline.
* A minimum of 8 years’ industrial experience.
* Strong experience in machine vision applications within industrial environments.
* Experience with deep learning or AI-based vision tools for classification, anomaly detection, or defect inspection.
* Experience with Cognex vision systems and smart cameras.
* Detailed understanding of vision systems, including cameras, lenses, lighting, field of view, resolution, and image quality.
* Experience of PLCs, industrial communications, and factory automation integration.
* Experience in one or more of the following areas: OCR, barcode reading, metrology, thermal imaging, 3D vision, or surface inspection.
* Experience working within food, automotive, packaging, logistics, or industrial manufacturing applications.
* Understanding of real-world production constraints such as cycle time, variation, contamination, reflectivity, and mechanical tolerances.
* A structured and practical approach to solving inspection challenges.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to both colleagues and customers.
* Willingness to work in a hands-on engineering environment and support on-site activities when required.
* Ability to produce clear technical notes, reports, and documentation.
* Full UK driving licence.
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate will be:
* Curious, practical, and motivated by solving difficult real-world inspection problems.
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
* Interested in the combination of optics, software, hardware, AI, and automation.
* Professional and customer-focused, with a strong sense of engineering ownership.
* Able to balance technical performance with practical deployment in live manufacturing environments.
* Keen to continue developing technically while contributing to the growth of a forward-looking technology business.
Why join Bytronic
* Work on advanced vision and AI inspection applications for leading industrial customers.
* Be part of a growing business with ambitions beyond traditional vision integration.
* Gain exposure to a broad range of technologies, industries, and engineering challenges.
* Work closely with experienced engineers across software, controls, project delivery, and innovation.
Additional Information
* UK work authorisation is required.
* Hybrid working may be available depending on project requirements.
* Travel to customer sites, suppliers, and internal test facilities will be required as part of the role.