Job Description
About Us Vision Research is a Business Unit in the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK, Inc. VRI designs, engineers, and manufactures industry leading high-speed digital cameras. Our cameras are primarily sold into industrial-, academic-, defense- and government- research facilities. Our users primarily use the cameras to troubleshoot, discover, measure, and/or learn about the temporal nuances of super-fast experiments. We also offer cutting-edge application-specific short courses out of the
Phantom Academy of High-Speed Imaging . To learn more about VRI, and the diverse applications and markets we serve, please go to
Position Summary This position will specifically involve the exploration into the scientific application of phantom cameras. This could involve hands-on camera work, script development for image analysis, proof-of-concept optical designs, and/or troubleshooting/testing. You would work within a very diverse, energetic, and welcoming team of engineers and physicists that have unique scientific backgrounds and skillsets. You will take part in research projects that will turn into a public facing technical article(s) and/or publication(s).
What type of person are we looking for? We are looking for a positive, energetic, and hardworking person who has a real passion for science and learning. Having a background in digital imaging, together with some coding experience is a plus. We generally aim to hire engineering- or physics- minded senior undergrads OR grad students, who have a history of demonstrated interest in scientific imaging, image analysis, and/or engineering processes.
Primary Responsibilities - Learn and master the operation of a Phantom high speed camera to collect high speed video data
- Extract motion data from collected high speed video data and write technical reports about the data
- Collaborate with the other Applications team members to help build integrated high-speed camera rigs
- Work as a team member to help solve difficult high speed imaging related problems
- Test and validate a range of different types of digital imagers to determine most suitable
Position Requirements - Undergraduate or Graduate level with Scientific or Engineering focus, preferably with a specialization in image processing.
- Understands programming concepts and has a history of applying them.
- Dependable, driven, teachable person with good work ethic.
- Some existing knowledge of digital imagery/optical systems is required.
- Technical knowledge of digital imaging, camera technology, optical systems, oscilloscopes, & function generators is desirable.
- Capacity to be autonomous, think out of the box and be creative when facing difficult or unusual situations, but not hesitant to ask questions.
- Postion is based in our Wayne, NJ office.
Compensation Employee Type: Hourly
Salary Minimum: $50,000
Salary Maximum: $60,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
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