AI and Computer Vision Researcher

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Job Summary: LORTEK seeks an AI/Computer Vision Researcher for R&D and knowledge transfer in industrial processes, focusing on inspection systems and advanced image processing. Key Highlights: 1. Personal and professional development 2. Flexible schedule and working hours 3. Participation in decision-making * **LORTEK, S.COOP** We are a Technology Centre specializing in Joining Technologies, Metal Additive Manufacturing, and Digitalization Technologies, integrated within the BRTA Technological Alliance alongside 16 other leading European technology centres. At LORTEK, we generate excellent knowledge and work towards technological advancement of industry by transferring knowledge to the industrial sector, thereby enhancing competitiveness and sustainability. We carry out our activities in continuous collaboration with highly technologically advanced companies and with leading Technology Parks. We are a cooperative and part of the MONDRAGON Corporation, the largest business group in the Basque Country. If you are drawn to the field of **Computer Vision** applied to industrial processes and to cutting-edge technologies—within a research, development, and enterprise-transfer environment—you will surely be interested in getting to know us. At LORTEK, a Technology Centre affiliated with BRTA, we are seeking an **AI and Computer Vision Researcher**, whose primary responsibilities will include research and technology transfer in the following areas: + Development of R&D projects in computer vision and industrial process monitoring + Software development and programming + Design and implementation of inspection systems (cameras, lenses, illumination systems, 3D scanners) and tuning / development / validation / deployment of computer vision models + Participation in national and international R&D projects in collaboration with other group members and researchers from other LORTEK domains + Development of new proposals, either collaborating or leading task management and execution, interacting with clients and institutions, and contributing to the drafting of deliverables and scientific publications **WHAT WE OFFER** - Attractive personal and professional development opportunities - Ongoing technical training - Flexible schedule and working hours - Direct involvement in both research and industrial enterprise activities - The opportunity to join a young, enthusiastic team in a positive work environment - Participation in decision-making - Initial employment contract with prospects for consolidation as a cooperative member **Required Education:** * Master’s or Doctorate (PhD), preferably in Computer Science or equivalent experience * A Doctorate degree is considered a strong asset **Knowledge and Experience:** * Inspection technologies: illumination systems, lenses, cameras, 3D scanners, etc. * Advanced 2D and 3D image processing techniques; Machine Learning and Deep Learning applied to data and image modeling and analysis * Software and frameworks for Computer Vision and Deep Learning: TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV, and scikit-learn * Programming languages: Python and C++/C# * Software development stack: Git, Docker, CI/CD * Experience developing applications using computer vision * Advanced Python programming; object-oriented programming languages such as C++ or C# are considered an asset * Experience training and evaluating deep neural network architectures for image processing tasks: classification, object detection, and segmentation * Experience in related technologies—such as advanced sensing, industrial communication, industrial software—is considered an asset * Prior experience in industry-collaborative R&D projects is highly valued **Languages:** * Proficiency in spoken and written English * Basque (Euskera) **Competencies:** * Leadership and client-facing skills (industrial sector) * Responsibility and commitment * Flexibility and multidisciplinarity * Research orientation * Ability to coordinate with other researchers in Joining Technologies and Additive Manufacturing fields * Initiative in proposing solutions and ability to implement them * Autonomy in fulfilling commitments (quality, deadlines, etc.) * Orientation toward generation and transfer of technological solutions