Machine Vision Co-Op

Do you have a passion for software engineering? We’re hiring a Machine Vision Co-Op for our company’s headquarters in Bridgeton, Missouri. If you possess:

• Major study in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• Experience with C++

Hunter could be a great fit for you! Family owned since 1946, Hunter Engineering is the global industry-leader in wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more. Hunter equipment, made in America, is approved, and used by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries. Hunter was named a 2024 finalist for Best Places to Work award by St. Louis Business Journal.

The Machine Vision Co-Op will be involved in a variety of projects, which include:

• Software installation, design, and testing (at least 80% of the work)
• Testing and evaluating prototypes
• Minor analysis and engineering calculations
• Electronic design, prototype construction, and evaluation (EE/CompE)

The Machine Vision Co-Op offers a set onsite schedule of 40 hours per week.

Co-Op Start Date: May 2025

Co-Op End Date: December 2025 / January 2026

What you will do:

• Create small test programs for a variety of projects. Test programs are typically written in C++, C#, VBA, Python, or PowerShell depending on what is being tested and what the student is more comfortable using. Microsoft Visual Studio is the typical IDE used but another popular alternative is Visual Studio Code.
• Modify existing software to fix bugs, make improvements, and add functionality.
• Evaluate various commercial equipment to determine if it can be used in Hunter products or internally for R&D or manufacturing. Example of commercial equipment from past work includes bar code scanners, Microsoft Kinect, and Google glasses.
• There is always a need to test products, software, hardware, and experiments during R&D. Testing typically happens if there is a big push to get a new product released. Testing also occurs during the experimental part of R&D. Testing can range from just “trying it out” to the execution of a more formal test plan under the direction of a project engineer. When testing new ideas, the results are usually formalized in a usable and effective manner to analyze the results against objectives.
• Perform engineering computations and calculations. Example calculations from past work include vehicle speed from Hunter measurements, optimal camera lens focal length for a given distance, pixel versus distance changes, and optimal angle of incidence for light on a subject to get the best results from Hunter equipment.
• Create a written document of research performed such that another coop could repeat the research.
• Create instructions on getting a project running which would include installing software, software projects to compile, hardware required, and the testing process. These instructions would typically be used by other student coops and eventually more broadly across the company.

Additional Qualifications Include:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA (must be on resume)
• Major study in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• C++ experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Programming experience preferred

Hunter Fosters a Culture of:

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Appreciation & Recognition

Some Benefits and Perks Include:

• Real-world experience
• Off-campus team bonding/appreciation event
• Lunch and learns with full-time employees and company executives
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Hunter Engineering does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT) now or in the future.

Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others. Will you join us in our mission to ‘align people and innovation to drive excellence?’