Manual Test Engineer

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Test and validate machine vision inspection systems for performance, accuracy, and reliability.
• Analyze images and test data to verify detection accuracy, false positives/negatives, and processing speed.
• Perform functional, regression, and stress testing on software and hardware components.
• Write and execute test cases, test plans, and maintain detailed test reports and logs.
• Simulate real-world conditions to evaluate vision system robustness.
• Collaborate with development, automation, and product teams to report bugs and suggest improvements.
• Validate hardware integration such as cameras, lighting, optics, and motion systems with the vision software.
• Assist in root cause analysis of vision-related issues in production or test environments.
• Continuously improve test coverage and test automation of vision-related features.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (ECE, EEE, Instrumentation, or related).
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience testing machine vision systems or desktop applications.
• Knowledge of scripting (Python/C#/VB) for test automation is a plus.
• Familiarity with bug tracking systems like Jira, and version control tools like Git.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Not mandatory):

• Experience testing vision systems used in industrial inspection, surface defect detection, OCR/OCV, or robot guidance.
• Familiarity with vision libraries and tools like HALCON, OpenCV, etc. Basic understanding of camera technologies (CCD/CMOS), optics, and lighting in vision systems.
• Exposure to test automation tools for image comparison and statistical test analysis. Experience working with image data sets, filters, edge detection, blob analysis, pattern matching, etc.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, motion systems, or embedded controllers in a vision setup is advantageous.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.