Computer Vision Engineer

JOB TITLE Computer Vision Engineer LOCATION Hawthorne NY on site TYPE Full time regular COMPENSATION 130000 180000yr Clarapath is a medical robotics company based in Westchester County NY dedicated to transforming and modernizing laboratory workflows Our mission is to improve patient care by increasing efficiency reducing costs and enhancing the quality and consistency of laboratory processes Our portfolio includes SectionStar and TrimStar Pro innovative electro mechanical systems designed to automate and elevate critical steps in the histology workflow SectionStar delivers high quality consistent tissue sections while TrimStar Pro streamlines and standardizes the trimming process together enabling laboratories to operate with greater precision throughput and reliability At Clarapath we bring together experts across engineering data science robotics healthcare innovation and laboratory operations Our R&D team drives innovation product enhancements and a strong pipeline of new solutions while our manufacturing team oversees production and quality control at our ISO certified facility Also based in our New York headquarters are our sales marketing administrative and service teams who work closely together to ensure every customer receives a seamless personalized experience at every touchpoint Role Summary The Computer Vision Engineer will play a key role in the development integration and continuous improvement of computer vision systems for Clarapaths advanced SectionStar and TrimStar Pro platforms This individual will contribute to all phases of the product development lifecycle from algorithm development and data collection through model training testing validation deployment and continuous improvement in the field Working closely with mechanical electrical embedded software manufacturing quality and customer facing teams the Computer Vision Engineer will develop robust vision based solutions that enable accurate reliable and automated laboratory workflows while meeting performance reliability and regulatory requirements We are seeking a hands on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges thrives in a collaborative and fast paced environment and is passionate about applying computer vision machine learning and image processing technologies to innovative medical devices and automation systems that improve laboratory workflows and patient outcomes Responsibilities Develop implement and optimize computer vision and image processing algorithms for medical robotics and automated laboratory systemsDesign vision based solutions for object detection segmentation tracking registration measurement inspection and alignmentDevelop and deploy machine learning and deep learning models for image analysis and automated decision makingCollect curate annotate and analyze image datasets to support algorithm and model developmentEvaluate model and algorithm performance using appropriate metrics testing methodologies and real world datasetsIntegrate computer vision algorithms with robotic mechanical electrical and software systemsDevelop solutions that operate reliably under real world variations in lighting positioning imaging conditions tissue characteristics and system configurationsPrototype and test algorithms using laboratory equipment imaging systems and production hardwareTroubleshoot and optimize vision systems during development verification manufacturing and field deploymentCollaborate with Software Electrical Mechanical Manufacturing Quality and R&D teams to translate system requirements into practical computer vision solutionsParticipate in design reviews technical investigations root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiativesDevelop technical documentation test plans verification procedures and other engineering documentation in accordance with medical device development practicesSupport verification and validation activities and contribute to maintaining compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirementsMonitor deployed systems and use performance data to identify opportunities for algorithm and product improvementsStay current with advances in computer vision machine learning image processing and AI technologies and evaluate their potential application to Clarapath productsQualifications Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Robotics Applied Mathematics or a related technical field5 years of professional experience developing computer vision image processing machine learning or related systemsStrong programming skills in Python andor CExperience with computer vision and image processing libraries such as OpenCVExperience developing training evaluating and deploying machine learning or deep learning modelsFamiliarity with frameworks such as PyTorch TensorFlow or similarStrong understanding of image processing computer vision fundamentals and machine learning conceptsExperience working with real world imaging data and developing solutions that perform reliably outside of controlled laboratory environmentsStrong analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to work hands on with hardware imaging systems and laboratory or robotic equipmentExcellent communication and collaboration skillsAbility to work effectively in a fast paced multidisciplinary engineering environmentWillingness to work on site in Hawthorne NYExperience with 3D computer vision depth sensing stereo vision or point cloud processing a plusExperience with object detection image segmentation image registration feature extraction or optical flow a plusExperience working with cameras lenses lighting systems and image acquisition hardware a plusExperience integrating computer vision systems with robotics or automated equipment a plusExperience with NVIDIA GPUs CUDA TensorRT or edge AI deployment a plusExperience optimizing computer vision or machine learning models for real time performance a plusExperience with robotic systems motion control or automation a plusExperience working with medical devices laboratory automation biomedical imaging or regulated products a plusFamiliarity with software development practices including Git code reviews automated testing and CICD a plusExperience with system level debugging and root cause analysis a plusFamiliarity with ISO 13485 design controls and medical device development processes a plusCompany Offers Competitive salary & equity opportunitiesMedical dental & vision insuranceEmployer paid life & disability insurance401k with company contributionsHSA & FSA optionsGenerous PTO & paid holidaysDaily catered lunchCommuter benefitsEmployee wellness & assistance programsCareer growth & development opportunitiesCollaborative innovative and mission driven work environmentClarapath is proud to be an equal opportunity employer We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status In addition to federal law requirements Clarapath complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training