<p>Kforce has a client in Joplin, MO that is seeking a Computer Vision Hardware Engineer.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Design and configure camera, lens, filter, and lighting setups to achieve robust imaging for manufacturing inspection tasks </li><li>Conduct illumination analysis to maximize feature visibility and minimize image artifacts, using advanced techniques (e.g., backlights, dome lights, ring lights) </li><li>Select and validate cameras and image sensors (CMOS, CCD) tailored to resolution, sensitivity, and speed requirements </li><li>Design mechanical mounts, brackets, and enclosures for cameras, lenses, and lighting to ensure stable, repeatable imaging performance in a brownfield manufacturing environment </li><li>Create engineering-exact documents, layouts, and schematics using SolidWorks or comparable engineering drawing software </li><li>Collaborate with PS Vision Engineers, IT controls engineers, and manufacturing plant personnel to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software </li><li>Manage external contractors and vendors to scope, fabricate, and install cameras, lighting, and mounting solutions </li><li>Diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance by addressing issues such as inconsistent lighting, improper focus, or sensor misconfiguration </li><li>Lead and provide technical support during field installations, commissioning, and optimization of camera and lighting systems </li><li>Establish hardware configuration standards, documentation, and best practices for repeatable deployments </li><li>Develop and standardize maintenance schedules for camera and lighting systems to ensure peak performance, and coordinate with manufacturing leadership to drive consistent execution </li><li>Develop and maintain automated systems to monitor camera and lighting performance, with defined thresholds and alerts to ensure timely corrective action and sustained peak performance </li><li>Maintain awareness of emerging technologies in imaging hardware and illumination techniques to continually advance system capability* To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed </li><li>Relevant education and/or training will be considered a plus </li></ul>