R&D Automation Vision Engineer

Who are we? Vesuvius is a global leader in metal flow engineering, providing innovative products, engineering services, and solutions to customers worldwide, primarily serving the steel and foundry industries. The Vesuvius Flow Control division develops leading-edge engineering technologies used in the continuous casting process. Within this division, the Robotics Team focuses on the design and development of advanced mechatronic and automation solutions for continuous casting applications. About the Role To support our continued growth, we are looking for an R&D Automation Vision Engineer to join our R&D Mechatronics team in Ghlin, Belgium. Our team designs and develops innovative robotic and automated solutions for the steel industry. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing complete machine vision applications for industrial robotic projects. Your work will include robot guidance, 2D and 3D vision systems, optical setup definition, data processing, and on-site commissioning support. You will work closely with automation, robotics, and mechanical design engineers throughout the entire project lifecycle, from feasibility studies to industrial deployment. Your Responsibilities • Develop and implement machine vision algorithms for object detection, localization, inspection, shape matching, and robot guidance. • Design and develop 2D and 3D vision solutions supporting robotic manipulation and process control. • Conduct feasibility studies, prototyping activities, and proof-of-concept evaluations for emerging technologies and applications. • Define and select cameras, optics, lighting systems, and vision sensors according to application requirements and installation constraints. • Maintain, improve, and standardize vision application documentation to ensure efficiency, reusability, and maintainability. • Stay up to date with the latest developments in machine vision, AI, 3D imaging, and vision sensors. • Collaborate with automation engineers, mechanical designers, and software developers to ensure seamless system integration. • Work with industrial robots (KUKA) and automation systems, including Siemens PLC platforms. • Act as the technical reference for vision-related topics within multidisciplinary project teams. • Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of vision-guided robotic systems at customer sites worldwide.