Job Description

About Us: Join Abbot at our Witney Centre of Excellence, where we lead the way in biosensor innovation and high-volume manufacturing. With strong business growth and cutting-edge product development, we have an incredible opportunity for a Vision Engineer to join our Operations Engineering Group and make a significant impact across our manufacturing area.

The Role:  As a Senior Vision Systems Engineer, you’ll take ownership of specifying, sourcing, installing, and commissioning machine vision solutions for high-speed automated manufacturing equipment. You’ll work closely with automation engineers and suppliers to ensure robust, reliable inspection systems that meet production demands. This is a hands-on role where you’ll combine practical engineering skills with vision system expertise to deliver solutions from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Specify and select vision hardware and software for automated inspection systems.
• Lead installation, setup, and tuning of vision systems on high-speed automated equipment.
• Develop and optimise vision programs (Cognex, Keyence advantageous ) for reliablty, yield, performance etc .
• Collaborate with machine builders, automation/ control engineers, and suppliers to integrate vision systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve vision related issues in production environments.
• Maintain awareness of upcoming vision technologies and recommend improvements.

About You:

• Background in industrial automation, machine building, or maintenance engineering with vision system experience.
• Proven experience integrating machine vision systems into automated equipment.
• Familiarity with Cognex and/or Keyence platforms; ability to write and optimize vision programs.
• Basic PLC knowledge (Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley/Rockwell) beneficial.
• Practical problem solving skills and ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Formal qualification (Recognised apprenticeship/HNC/HND/Degree) in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace or similar).
• Comfortable with change control processes and validation of system changes.
• Ability to create accurate documentation and follow established procedures to meet regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with GxP or GMP principles and their application

What We Offer:

• Career Growth: Become a valued member of a highly skilled Engineering team working with state-of-the-art automation in a fast-growing area of our business.

• Benefits: Competitive salary and highly attractive benefits package, including a defined-contribution pension scheme, share ownership scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, and a flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs.

• Lifestyle: Participate in optional initiatives like onsite allotments, couch to 5k campaigns, bee keeping, yoga, and more.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

United Kingdom > Witney : Production Facility

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable