Project Engineer - Vision Systems (Memphis, Arkansas)

About Maneva  Maneva, a startup founded by an ex-Google Deepmind researcher, is an AI service provider revolutionizing manufacturing operations with cutting-edge AI solutions for autonomous factory operation and optimization. Our solution generates AI-powered actions and insights using off-the-shelf hardware or existing vision systems for real-impact manufacturing problems in products and equipment inspection, production efficiency, safety, and more.  What You'll Do  As a Project Engineer at Maneva, you’ll be the driving force behind transforming cutting-edge AI into real-world impact. You will design, install, and integrate machine vision systems from the ground up — enabling manufacturers to identify defects (like imperfect chocolate bars) and optimize operations using Maneva's technology. From vision setup to PLC integration, from wiring to network configuration, you will make our AI come alive on the line.  This role blends deep technical execution, customer interaction, and project leadership. You’ll travel to manufacturing sites, embed yourself into operations, and own full-cycle deployments that span electrical, mechanical, software, and networking scopes.  Travel: Up to 50% (35%+ in territory, 15%+ out-of-territory), including travel across North America Requirements Key Responsibilities  Take project ownership, architect and execute full-scale customer projects from design proposal through implementation, facilitating smooth customer transitions and supporting post-deployment operations  Design and orchestrate AI vision system implementations by analyzing application requirements and generate hardware BOM for camera, lens, lighting, and compute component sourcing  Communicate regularly with customers and internal stakeholders – both onsite directly in person and remotely on a regular basis throughout the project life cycle  Design and integrate AI vision systems with PLCs and existing industrial automation infrastructure, while considering the physical operation of the overall application in a manufacturing environment  Navigate onsite networking and deploy software applications on Linux-based edge devices  Design signal integration and wiring for communication with sensors, I/O, and control systems  Support plant walk-throughs and site assessments to identify high-impact AI use cases in the pre-sales process  Provide onsite support and coordination for data collection effort in live production environments for training vision models  Troubleshoot on-site hardware and software issues and iterate on deployments rapidly based on real-world operational results  Deliver hands-on training to plant operators and managers  Document deployment configurations, learnings, and system performance for both internal use and customer value stories  What We're Looking For  Must-Haves  Degree in Electromechanical, Systems Design, Industrial Engineering or a related field – or have equivalent technical industry experience  Prior industry experience in industrial automation, machine vision, robotics, automotive, or a related field  Proven ability to handle projects in both project owner and individual contributor capacity, directly engaged with external customers for project coordination and feedback, and design production-level systems  Experience with electrical wiring design, mechanical design, and system integration  Ability to work independently in the field and manage complex deployments  Excellent communication and project coordination skills  Nice-to-Haves  Experience in image processing, video streaming, and/or real-time AI inference pipeline  Comfortability with software development in Linux using Python, Docker, Git, operating on edge devices (i.e. Jetson series)  Experience with industrial camera and image transport protocols (e.g. GenICam)  Experience with PLC integration (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet) and control systems  Experience with networking  Experience with IoT deployment and fleet management  Exposure to AI/ML workflows and working with data curation and annotated datasets  Prior experience in food & beverage, CPG, or packaging environments  Experience in startup environments or cross-functional hardware/software product teams  Benefits Why Join Maneva?  Work with cutting-edge Vision AI & IoT solutions that power autonomous manufacturing, robotics, and industrial automation​.  Opportunity to lead in a fast-growing AI company driving real-world impact in industrial AI adoption​.  Travel opportunities to industrial sites, tech conferences, and research labs.  Collaborate with world-class engineers & AI experts in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.  Important Notice: Protecting Your Personal Information  We are committed to ensuring the security and privacy of all applicants. 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