Research Engineer Computer Vision & Machine Learning

As Research Engineer Computer Vision & Machine Learning, you will:

• Work together in a research team with experts in control, sensing and mechanical design;
• Take the lead in adding vision capabilities to multidisciplinary mechatronic systems;
• With your background in computer vision and image processing algorithms, you will:
  • Study, design and implement computer vision algorithms (Python, C++, Matlab);
  • Engineer feature extraction methods and decision systems, both rule- and machine learning based;
  • Train and deploy classifiers and strengthen the system with deep learning algorithms;
  • Use leading computer vision libraries (OpenCV, dlib, ImageJ/Fiji, Halcon);
  • Choose the right optics, lenses, illumination, imaging sensors and computing platforms for the challenge;
• Perform camera calibration and implement stereo/3D imaging architectures;
• Prepare functional prototypes and demonstrators.

Function

You have

• A PhD in computer vision or another relevant domain (Electronic/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Information Technology, Robotics, Mathematics or Physics…)
• Min. 3-5 years of experience in research or industry in designing computer vision algorithms;
• Familiarity with leading computer vision libraries (OpenCV, dlib, ImageJ/Fiji);
• A thorough understanding of machine learning methods and associated software libraries (scikit-learn, pandas, numpy, scipy, weka, Keras, Tensorflow);
• A keen interest in designing and implementing computer vision set-ups (cameras, imaging sensors and technologies, system-on-chip and other computing platforms).

You are

• Open-source software minded, have a good familiarity with Linux systems;
• Eager to write new project ideas into project proposals;
• Passionate about research and new technologies;
• Result-oriented, responsible, self-directing;
• Open-minded;
• Pro-active and taking initiative;
• Eager to learn.

Offer

Flanders Make offers you the opportunity to develop yourself in a network of top industry players, universities and research institutes;

• An energetic, flexible and challenging working environment;
• A warm and open-minded atmosphere;
• Top colleagues that are expert in their domains opening doors for fruitful collaborations and learning;
• An attractive salary with fringe benefits.

Depending on your place of residence or preference, you can work in our offices in Leuven, in Lommel or in Kortrijk (flexible workplace policy).