Process Engineer

Company: Mahle
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will design and implement advanced vision systems for high-volume manufacturing, driving automation and innovation. You will lead system integration with cross-functional teams to meet performance and quality goals. The position involves hands-on development, testing, and continuous improvement of vision-enabled production lines, with a focus on impactful, scalable solutions. You will be part of a collaborative, growth-oriented environment that supports relocation and career development.

Pay / Benefits

  • collaborative environment
  • career development opportunities
  • visa sponsorship for UK assignment
  • relocation support after two years
  • immigration/work authorization assistance

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy automated vision systems for defect detection, object recognition, robot guidance, and dimensional measurement in high-volume manufacturing
  • Program and integrate system components (cameras, lenses, lighting) and configure software for deep learning and OCR/OCV tasks
  • Test, validate, and optimize system performance with data-driven improvements to reduce inference time
  • Collaborate with quality assurance, operations, and mechanical/electrical teams to integrate vision into broader automation platforms
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and maintain existing vision systems to ensure continuous operation
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including validation protocols and user manuals

Key requirements

  • Bachelor in Engineering (or Master)
  • Proficiency in VB.NET, Python, and C#; knowledge of C++ preferred
  • Strong computer vision expertise (image processing, feature extraction, object detection)
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks (Cognex DeepLearning; PyTorch/TensorFlow)
  • Knowledge of OCR/OCV and Data Matrix Code
  • Analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail
  • Experience with MSAs and QDAS software preferred
  • Willingness to relocate to Slovakia after two years (UK assignment first)
  • Collaborative
  • Analytical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • VB.NET
  • Python
  • C#

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Posted: October 10th, 2026