About Vista Solutions Inc.
Founded in 2003, Vista Solutions is an advanced engineering and technology company providing turnkey vision inspection products and solutions to a diverse client base across industries such as Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, Consumer Products, and Metal Casting.
The Role
The Machine Vision Engineer is responsible for integrating and supporting advanced machine vision and inspection technologies and solutions for a wide array of automated inspection applications.
What You’ll Do
Under the supervision of the Engineering Manager, the duties and responsibilities of the Machine Vision Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following:
- On-site installation and programming of vision and automation equipment at customers facilities across North America, Mexico and potentially internationally;
- Evaluate, develop, and implement vision application solutions
- Technical service and support of custom machine vision solutions, including phone support, troubleshooting hardware/software issues and documenting results;
- Assist with the development of solutions (to include Vision Guided Robotics) utilizing 2D and 3D machine vision technology, programming skills and creative thinking; and
- Troubleshoot and diagnose any problems with vision systems and communicate with superiors for solutions with complicated issues
- Skill development through formal and informal training relating to machine vision, controls, robotics and other automation systems;
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
- Mechatronic, Electrical, Computer or other related technical degree/diploma with a keen interest and/or experience in machine vision, automation, robotics, or programming;
- Strong math and analytical skills;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Strong ability to communicate both written and verbal;
- The desire to work hard and be challenged by expanding knowledge, learning new technologies and applying them in a diversity of industries;
- Ability to travel across the US/Canada border;
- Able to meet the requirements of a TN Visa;
- Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle, as ability to travel with their own vehicle to the clients’ locations is a significant and inherent component of the job; and
- Police clearance upon hire.
Nice to Have
- One (1) to two (2) years’ experience of assisting in programming vision equipment is considered an asset;
- Knowledge of PLC, electronics, robot programming and automation is an asset;
- Knowledge of computer programming including Microsoft Visual C# is considered a strong asset.
Working Conditions
- Possibility of extensive travel and field service durations;
- The Company follows a work schedule that’s tailored to meet its clients’ manufacturing needs (i.e. 7:00am to 4:00pm is a typical schedule during weekdays); therefore, the position requires to work on the aforementioned business hours and may be required to do some work in the evenings, outside normal working hours or on weekends;
- Able to work on a computer for long periods of time;
- Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time;
- Required to work in a busy, open area plant and office which may result in constant interruptions;
- Required to spend long hours concentrating which will require attention to detail and high levels of accuracy; and
- Required to meet a number of deadlines which may cause stress.
Why Work at Vista Solutions?
At Vista Solutions, we strongly believe in Innovation, Collaboration, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship and Diversity— we strive to reflect these five pillars in everything we do. As a Vista Solutions employee you can expect to broaden your industry and field knowledge by collaborating with various stakeholders on developing and delivering innovative solutions for our clients. We maintain an on-site, state-of-the-art laboratory facility complete with robotics, 2D and 3D smart camera vision systems, and more!
Other Vista Employee Benefits:
- At Vista Solutions, being active in the community is one of our highest priorities. We believe that giving back to the community allows us to grow as a team, a company, and most importantly, as individuals #GiveWhereYouLive
- Comprehensive onboarding and training initiative
- Competitive compensation packages, including extended health, vision, and dental benefits
- Access to our EFAP program
- Social committee initiatives including team Kudos and quarterly Vista Connect events
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment across an international team: Vista Canada, Vista USA, and Vista Mexico
- For more information, check us out online at https://www.vistasolutions.ca/
We thank all applicants for their interest in Vista Solutions. We will contact those selected for an interview.
Vista Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to our Human Resources Department.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Windsor, ON N8T 3B7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you eligible to obtain a TN Visa? (Please note, a requirement to be eligible for a TN visa includes Canadian, US or Mexican Citizenship)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
