Image Processing Engineer IV

Image Processing Engineer IV

JOB SUMMARY:

Produce advance designs and algorithms for image processing image compression and image storage systems. Perform research and development of new image processing techniques for use in future products. Provide analytical support of image processing system performance to the product development teams. Design test fixtures and tooling test procedures and other manufacturing support. Perform competitive analyses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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• Design
• Produce FPGAbased modules to implement camera processing image and signal processing video encoding and decoding.
• Verify FPGAbased modules against system requirements using simulation.
• Analyses and Modeling
• Perform system modeling of camera systems components which include imagers CDS sampling and digital image processing.
• Perform system modeling of image compression algorithms including MPEG2 and MPEG4 standards.
• Determine where appropriate empirical methods to validate analytical models. If necessary update the model assumptions and/or empirical methods to correlate the results.
• Document the results of the analyses in technical reports.
• Algorithm Development
• Develop image processing algorithms for acquisition based on CCD and CMOS sensors using color filter array trichroic prism interlaced and progressive scan.
• Research and develop new image processing techniques solutions for use in future and existing clients products.
• Project Development Teams Support
• Provide objective image analysis / image compression / image storage assistance during various design phases.
• Contribute design ideas constraints tradeoffs and concerns to the Project Teams
• Standards

Review and understand the following standards

• Image Compression Standards (MPEG2 and MPEG4)
• Image Storage Hardware Performance (DVD BluRay HDDVD)
• Image Storage File Formats (tiff bmp)
• Hospital Information Formats (DICOM HL7)
• General Engineering
• Provide support and technical direction for the generation and maintenance testing.
• Will spend part of his/her time as a member of continuous improvement teams undertaking projects and seeking ways to improve the quality of clients products and services.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES:

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• Quality all activities associated with this position must be performed with the highest level of quality standards recognizing that the products are used in the medical industry.
• Durability all activities associated with this position must address the longterm durability of the design.
• Efficacy all activities associated with this position must consider the devices final application and use.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

What does a person in this position need to be able to do

• Knowledge of medical device quality system regulations and standards (eg U.S. FDA Quality System
• Regulation 21CFR Part 820 ISO13485 ISO9001)
• Experience using computer simulation software (MATLAB Simulink MathCAD).
• Experience and knowledge of image compression routines such as MPEG2 and MPEG4.
• Experience with and competent knowledge of NTSC/PAL video systems.
• Understanding of colorimetry image sensing technology and digital video formats.
• Linear system decomposition and analysis.
• Knowledgeable of image processing techniques.
• Knowledgeable of DSP image processing techniques including round off sampling theory interpolation techniques filtering etc.
• 5 years experience in image processing design or related field.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

What is the usual educational background and work experience of an individual qualified to perform this job

• Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering emphasis in Signal Processing or related field with 912 years in analog/digital system design and analysis and DSP techniques algorithm development and applications or Masters of Science in Image Processing or related field with 711 years in analog/digital system design and analysis and DSP techniques algorithm development and applications.
• Design and familiarity with FPGAs.
• Familiarity with Endoscopy a plus.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

What are the specific physical and mental demands of this position

• Visual acuity sufficient for testing.
• Ability to sit for extended periods (during meetings and computer work).
• Ability to lift video equipment (approx. 20 lbs).
• Ability to connect electrical devices.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Safety regulatory compliance legal & job specific.

• Injury and Illness Prevention Program; annually OSHA requirement
• ISO 9001/QSR/MDD annually In house requirement
• Bloodborne Pathogen annually OSHA requirement
• Job Specific In house requirement

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• None

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED:

How closely is this position supervised day to day

• The department manager develops general goals for the employee at the yearly review cycles which are derived from the overall company goals.
• Tasks are derived from these general goals by the employee and reviewed and accepted by the department manager.
• Detail peer review of work accomplished is required and scheduled as required.
• Minimum monthly oneonone meetings with department manager.

INTERFACE:

(Internal/External Customers) List positions work groups departments.

• Project Engineers and Project Managers for image analysis issues
• Manufacturing Engineers for manufacturability issues relating to imaging performance
• Select physicians