Machine Vision Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 8, 2026.
Machine Vision Engineer: As Machine Vision Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, testing and implementing machine vision solutions across a variety of manufacturing sectors. Location: This role will be based onsite in Limerick so you should be able to commute daily to site Staff or Contractor opportunity Your tasks will include: Develop vision applications for inspection, guidance, measurement and quality control use. Support requirements clarification, solution design and technical documentation.
Design, configure and implement robust machine vision solutions using Cognex and other vision platforms Responsible for specification of camera/ lighting hardware software for applications. Integrate vision systems with PLC, SCADA, MES and other manufacturing systems Perform testing, troubleshooting and optimization of vision applications Collaborate with customers, automation engineers and project teams Host customer visits/ demonstrations as required Ensure solutions meet quality, compliance and performance requirements Your qualifications: We are looking for a structured and technically skilled engineer with solid hands on experience in machine vision. You have: Proven experience with Cognex vision systems as a minimum requirement Experience with vision tools, camera setup, lighting, lenses and image processing Knowledge of industrial automation and production environments Experience with vision integration to PLC systems and industrial communication protocols Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in production settings Delivery of detailed documentation and a quality focused mindset Strong communication skills in English A relevant technical education within engineering, automation, robotics, software or similar It is an advantage if you have: Experience with Keyence, Omron or other machine vision platforms Experience from pharma, life science or other regulated industries Knowledge of validation, GxP or GMP requirements Experience with robotics, motion control or advanced automation Programming experience within C sharp, Python or similar As a person: You are curious, responsible and motivated by solving technical challenges.
You work in a structured way and understand the importance of quality and documentation. You enjoy collaborating with both technical specialists and customer stakeholders, and you can translate production needs into robust technical solutions. What we offer: A key technical role in complex and business critical automation projects Opportunities to work with modern technologies and industry leading platforms A collaborative and knowledge driven work environment Professional development opportunities and continuous learning Flexible working conditions and a strong focus on work life balance At NNIT, we combine deep industry knowledge with strong technical capabilities to help customers improve and modernize critical production systems.
You will join a team where professionalism, collaboration, and responsibility are central to how we work and deliver value. Fluency in oral and written English is a must. The ability to be onsite as required and without significant notice is essential.
You should have your own car and a valid driving license. You should be living within a commutable distance to Limerick or able to relocate in 1 to 2 months maximum. What’s next?
If you recognize yourself in this role, we’ll be looking forward to hearing from you. Please apply with a full resume that describes your abilities with regard to taking this impactful role in NNIT’s Smart Manufacturing team. Apply now and make your mark!