About Us: Join Abbot at our Witney Centre of Excellence, where we lead the way in biosensor innovation and high-volume manufacturing. With strong business growth and cutting-edge product development, we have an incredible opportunity for a Vision Engineer to join our Operations Engineering Group and make a significant impact across our manufacturing area.
The Role: As a Senior Vision Systems Engineer, you’ll take ownership of specifying, sourcing, installing, and commissioning machine vision solutions for high-speed automated manufacturing equipment. You’ll work closely with automation engineers and suppliers to ensure robust, reliable inspection systems that meet production demands. This is a hands-on role where you’ll combine practical engineering skills with vision system expertise to deliver solutions from concept through to production.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Specify and select vision hardware and software for automated inspection systems.
2. Lead installation, setup, and tuning of vision systems on high-speed automated equipment.
3. Develop and optimise vision programs (Cognex, Keyence advantageous ) for reliablty, yield, performance etc .
4. Collaborate with machine builders, automation/ control engineers, and suppliers to integrate vision systems.
5. Troubleshoot and resolve vision related issues in production environments.
6. Maintain awareness of upcoming vision technologies and recommend improvements.
About You:
7. Background in industrial automation, machine building, or maintenance engineering with vision system experience.
8. Proven experience integrating machine vision systems into automated equipment.
9. Familiarity with Cognex and/or Keyence platforms; ability to write and optimize vision programs.
10. Basic PLC knowledge (Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley/Rockwell) beneficial.
11. Practical problem solving skills and ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
12. Formal qualification (Recognised apprenticeship/HNC/HND/Degree) in Engineering or related discipline.
13. Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace or similar).
14. Comfortable with change control processes and validation of system changes.
15. Ability to create accurate documentation and follow established procedures to meet regulatory requirements.
16. Familiarity with GxP or GMP principles and their application
What We Offer:
17. Career Growth: Become a valued member of a highly skilled Engineering team working with state-of-the-art automation in a fast-growing area of our business.
18. Benefits: Competitive salary and highly attractive benefits package, including a defined-contribution pension scheme, share ownership scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, and a flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs.
19. Lifestyle:Participate in optional initiatives like onsite allotments, couch to 5k campaigns, bee keeping, yoga, and more.