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Application Research Engineer (Machine Vision/ AI)
Bergeijk | Fulltime |
Your role as Application Research Engineer
Your mission is to equip our mobile robots with customized intelligence, with a strong emphasis on Machine Vision and AI. Customer intimacy is central to our approach, and every customer has unique products and requirements. You are able to propose a scalable approach and suggest new functionalities. You are involved in both customer projects and the implementation of our research roadmap.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Innovation & Development: You will develop and implement the latest vision software for our Nipper autonomous pallet transporter and stretch hood solutions. This includes custom features such as end product quality control, pallet identification, and load dimension analysis.
- Identifying new features: With your customer-focused insight, you actively identify new features that add direct, measurable value for the customer.
- Data collection & Validation: You help build a structured database and seek out collaborations to efficiently train and validate new AI models.
- Project implementation: You will work closely with the installation team and set up the software side of customer projects on site (after a training period). You will take this practical experience with you and apply it to your research work.
- Knowledge sharing: You will provide clear documentation and actively share your in-depth expertise with your colleagues in R&D.
Who we are looking for
- You are a driven engineer with a passion for robotics and vision and a talent for efficiently setting up scalable vision solutions in intralogistics.
- You have a university or college degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering) with a strong focus on vision.
- You have demonstrable experience in bringing vision algorithms and AI models from concept to implementation (preferably in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or similar industrial systems).
- Knowledge of and/or experience with autonomous mobile robots is a big plus.
- You are fluent in both Dutch and English (spoken andwritten) and are willing to travel occasionally for projects or testing.
- You are independent, structured in your work, and excel at linking theory and practice.
- You are a creative team player who shows initiative and actively contributes ideas for improving our products.
What we offer
- A competitive salary that matches your experience.
- Excellent benefits (pension plan, travel allowance, accommodation allowance, phone, laptop, etc.).
- Work in a brand-new, high-tech office in Bergeijk.
- Opportunity to attend conferences and take courses.
Why Nipper?
Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge software and autonomous intelligence that actively shapes the future of intralogistics.
Direct Impact: You will see your solutions directly reflected in the superior performance of our robots and the satisfaction of our high-profile customers.
Growth Opportunities: A dynamic environment where you can continuously develop and acquire new skills in the field of autonomous systems, vision, and related algorithms.
Friendly Atmosphere: The conviviality of the Kempen region is clearly evident in our company. Every Friday, we have a sandwich of your choice + drinks, we are a young and energetic team, and an informal working atmosphere.
Apply now
Are you the motivated Application Research Engineer we’re looking for?
Send us your application!
Application procedure:
-After your application you will receive a response within 10 working days to plan an introductory interview, if interested.
-In the first interview we would like to talk about the position but mainly about you!
-If it goes well for both parties, we will plan a second interview as soon as possible where we will go into more detail regarding the terms of employment
-We make you an appropriate offer
-You can start!
We are looking forward to your application!
Please note: This message is intended for all temporary employment and/or recruitment agencies; we handle recruitment internally. When we need support, we approach our pre-selected partners. We consider candidates who are introduced without a signed assignment from Nipper to be open applications. We reserve the right to contact these candidates directly without the intervention of external parties, and there is no obligation to pay any fees whatsoever.