[Remote] Computer Vision R&D Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hitachi Energy is a global leader in social innovation, focusing on digital, energy, and mobility solutions.

They are seeking an Intern Computer Vision Engineer to contribute to the development of anomaly detection systems using Computer Vision and Machine Learning for various applications including railway infrastructure and microscopy imaging.

Responsibilities Research & Algorithm Development: Research, develop, and validate computer vision algorithms (object detection, segmentation, anomaly detection, tracking, few shot approaches) for automated and generalised defect and anomaly detectionDeep Learning & Modelling: Train and optimize deep learning models (e.g., CNNs, YOLO, Vision Transformers) for high-accuracy and high-speed computer vision-based data analysisVision Language Modelling: Develop models to identify defects based on variations from normal images.

Design and evaluate vision‑language models to interpret images and support anomaly‑detection tasksInnovation: Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI, Machine Learning, and Computer Vision literature to maintain competitive advantage Skills Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field with a focus on Computer VisionStrong Python and proficient C++ programming skillsHands-on experience with libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and OpenCVFamiliarity with 2D and 3D vision techniques (3D reconstruction, point clouds)Experience with installing and running open-source softwareStrong mathematical foundation in linear algebra, probability, and statisticsIdeally with experience in industrial automation, defect and anomaly detection, or quality control workflowsIdeally with experience of Edge AI deployment (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, TensorRT)Experience with containerisation technologies such a DockerWorking knowledge of Git for version control and collaborative developmentFamiliarity with synthetic data generation and augmentation methodologiesPublished research in top-tier computer vision conferences or journals Benefits Generous holiday entitlement - with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days per yearA Holiday Banking scheme allowing you to bank untaken holiday to use another yearGroup Personal PensionPrivate Medical Insurance with self-funded option to cover family membersEmployee Assistance Programme available to all employeesPersonal Accident InsuranceCycle To Work schemeGym MembershipDental Insurance with option to include dependent childrenHealth screeningDining card Company Overview Hitachi Energy is a renewable energy company that provides energy consulting services.

It was founded in 1950, and is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, IND, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.hitachienergy.com/in/en.

Company H1B Sponsorship Hitachi Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 16 in 2026, 71 in 2025, 52 in 2024, 53 in 2023, 58 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.