Camera Development Engineer

CAMERA DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
PERMANENT ROLE – SALARY COMPETITIVE PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE
BASED LIVINGSTON

ESS’ client is based in Livingston.  Well established, they are a high technology equipment supplier into a range of sectors; including, medical devices, electronics, semiconductors and industrial manufacturing.  Currently enjoying a period of high growth and demand world wide, they need to make the key hire of a Camera Development Engineer.

The Camera Development Engineer will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and optimising cutting-edge CMOS camera systems, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of camera technologies into our clients various products. The Camera Development Engineer will possess a deep understanding of camera technology, image processing algorithms, and a strong background in hardware and software development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Camera System Design: Lead the design and development of advanced CMOS camera systems, including image sensors, optics, and image processing algorithms, to meet project requirements and specifications.
• Hardware and Software Integration: Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate camera systems into the products
• Prototyping and Testing: Develop and implement prototyping plans to evaluate camera performance, conduct rigorous testing, and analyse data
• Image Quality Optimisation: Investigate and improve image quality by analysing factors (noise reduction, dynamic range, and low-light performance).
• Algorithm Development: Develop and optimise image processing algorithms to enhance image quality, achieve real-time performance, and enable innovative camera features.
• Performance Optimisation: Identify and implement performance optimisations to enhance camera system efficiency, reduce power consumption, and improve overall user experience.
• Documentation and Reporting: Create comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and reports to effectively communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Software Developers, and Product Managers to ensure seamless integration and successful delivery of camera systems.

Ideally you will be have a PhD / Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.  You should ideally be familiar with camera system design, image processing algorithms, hardware-software integration, and performance optimisation. Camera experience not essential if you have the other relevant skills. You should also be familiar with programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and MATLAB for camera system development and algorithm implementation. Experience of hardware description languages also (VHDL / Verilog).  Not essential but beneficial would be experience with industry-standard camera technologies, image sensors, optics, and relevant software tools.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a very well established Scottish OEM business going through extensive growth globally.  The relevant candidate will benefit from a solid base salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including: private medical insurance, company pension, life and health insurance, private medical, performance bonus, subsidised gym membership and a flexible weekly working pattern that allows an early finish on a Friday.
  
To learn more about this role please send your CV to our recruitment partner Katie Hydes at ESS Recruit in Edinburgh.