Engineering · Douai, France

Vision Systems Engineers

AESC is the world’s leading battery technology company and lithium-ion battery manufacturer with battery plants in Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and China. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of France's highest profile manufacturing plants as AESC is building a new battery manufacturing plant in Douai, Hauts-de-France to support its business growth in Europe. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most exciting, large-scale industrial developments in many years, where new and emerging technologies will be adopted to support the rapidly growing electric vehicle marketplace

AESC is looking to recruit Vision Systems Engineers to join our European Engineering Centre and contribute to the cutting-edge quality assurance processes that drive our battery manufacturing operations. This role will play a key part in ensuring product excellence and integrating advanced vision technology into our gigafactories' workflows. Flexibility to travel between remote and site-based locations is essential.

The Vision Systems Engineer will work closely with production and quality teams, maintaining and optimising vision systems used in alignment and inspection processes. This role will also support the launch and commissioning of our new gigafactories, leveraging advanced vision system technologies to meet rigorous manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and calibrate vision systems used in quality inspections and alignment processes.
Analyse vision system data to detect defects and ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.
Collaborate with production teams to integrate vision technology into workflows.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of automated vision systems and image processing software.
Background in quality assurance or robotics.
Problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.

Background and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering (industrial, electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering)
Proven experience invision systems integration and image processing software within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Hands-on experience with camera-based inspection systems, alignment tools, and quality assurance processes.
Familiarity with industries such as battery manufacturing, semiconductors, or automated production lines is a plus.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with vision-based alignment systems and associated technologies.
Expertise in programming and configuring vision systems, including cameras, lenses, and lighting setups.
Knowledge of image processing algorithms and tools such as OpenCV, MATLAB, or other industry-standard software.
Familiarity with industrial automation platforms (e.g., PLCs, SCADA systems) and their integration with vision systems.
Ability to analyze inspection data to detect defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Proficiency with vision-based alignment systems and associated technologies.
Expertise in programming and configuring vision systems, including cameras, lenses, and lighting setups.
Knowledge of image processing algorithms and tools such as OpenCV, MATLAB, or other industry-standard software.
Familiarity with industrial automation platforms (e.g., PLCs, SCADA systems) and their integration with vision systems.
Ability to analyse inspection data to detect defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.
High attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of vision systems in detecting defects or misalignments.
Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues with vision systems.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams.
Familiarity with machine learning or AI algorithms for advanced image analysis.
Experience working with data acquisition systems to store and analyze vision system outputs.
Knowledge of calibration protocols for vision systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Understanding of safety protocols in operating equipment within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a multi-cultural organisation.

Departments: Engineering
Locations: Douai, France

Contact Tommi Toivonen Senior Headhunter & Research Competence Lead – HR & Recruitment

Work at a world-class and innovative Gigafactory

AESC is investing almost two billion euros to build a battery manufacturing plant in the Hauts-de-France Region. The new Douai site will have a production capacity of 9GWh in 2024, with the potential to reach 24GWh by 2030 to produce state-of-the-art, low-carbon batteries. The site will initially supply the Renault factory which will be increasingly dedicated to producing the brand’s electric vehicles.

What can AESC offer you?

Learning and development

AESC is a company that invests in its employees by offering a wide variety of training and development programs. Engineering training and onboarding programs for all business-critical-related functions. As the French entity is new, AESC is also investing in developing full employee onboarding plans. International development and learning possibilities for all employees in a worldwide environment.
Culture and Colleagues

AESC is an international company with production entities in Japan, the US, the UK, and China. A strong multi-cultural management team and organization; with a strong respect and a good understanding of cross-culture differences. Offers the platform for unlimited worldwide development opportunities for the employees to grow their careers.
Work in an innovative, world-class Gigafactory

AESC is investing nearly €2 billion to build a battery manufacturing plant in the Hauts-de-France region. The new Douai site will have a production capacity of 9 GWh in 2024, with the potential to reach 24 GWh by 2030 to produce state-of-the-art, low-carbon batteries. The site will initially supply the Renault plant, which will increasingly be dedicated to the production of the brand's electric vehicles.