Project Engineer Machine Vision
+ Industrial Automation

I build production-ready machine vision systems from hardware selection through Cognex programming and on-site commissioning.

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Featured Work

Projects that demonstrate real-world impact

Automated E-Filing GUI
Jun 2023

Automated E-Filing System

Reduced 40+ hrs/week to ~4 hrs processing 600+ cases daily

Full-stack automation system that reduced manual court filing from 40+ hours per week to ~4 hours, processing 600+ cases daily with automated reporting and email notifications.

Python Selenium CustomTkinter Cryptography
Quad-Chart Diagram CAD Render
Jan 2025

Ballot Drop-Box Scanner

USB barcode + Django portal + secure login on RPi5

Government-funded Douglas County Ballot Drop-Box Scanner on Raspberry Pi 5, integrating USB barcode scanning into a Django web portal with secure login.

Raspberry Pi 5 Django AWS EC2 Nginx
PropWise Home PropWise Stats
Sep 2024

PropWise

Live props dashboard w/ PrizePicks + NBA & MLB API

Chrome extension to fetch and display real-time NBA & MLB player stats from PrizePicks and NBA/MLB Stats API with intuitive popup UI.

JavaScript NBA/MLB APIs PrizePicks API
View on Chrome Web Store →

Approach

How I deliver reliable automation solutions

Discovery & Feasibility

Work with customers to define inspection goals, confirm constraints, and validate feasibility through lab testing.

Development & Integration

Build robust Cognex vision jobs, implement PLC handshakes, and integrate results into factory systems.

Deployment & Support

Commission on-site, train operators, and provide ongoing support to keep systems stable long-term.

About Me

I’m a Project Engineer specializing in machine vision for industrial automation. I work directly with customers to define inspection requirements, select cameras/lenses/lighting, and deliver Cognex vision solutions.

My focus is on creating reliable inspections that hold up in real production environments with clean integration into automation and controls. I handle the full lifecycle from feasibility testing to on-site commissioning and troubleshooting.

I also bring a strong software background that supports automation, integration, and scalable tools.

Core Skills

Machine Vision Tools

Cognex In-Sight Vision Suite Cognex In-Sight Explorer Cognex DataMan Setup Tool Cognex In-Sight SDK

Software Tools

Python JavaScript TypeScript C++ C PostgreSQL SQL PowerShell Swift C#

Frameworks & Libraries

React FastAPI Flask Node.js Tailwind CSS OpenCV Pandas

Platforms

GitHub Linux AWS

Experience

Project Engineer

Power Motion Sales Inc.
Sep 2025 – Present

Lenexa, KS

  • Engineer machine vision solutions for industrial automation customers
  • Partner with customers and suppliers to define requirements, validate feasibility, and drive project execution
  • Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot Cognex vision applications across multiple software environments
  • Support system commissioning and production integration to ensure reliable operation
  • Provide customer-facing technical support and resolve field issues efficiently
  • Generate quotes, BOMs, and solution recommendations aligned with performance and budget needs

Information Technology Intern

Butler & Associates P.A.
Jun 2023 – May 2025

Topeka, KS

  • Developed Automated E-Filing system, reducing manual filing from 40+ hrs/week to ~4 hrs
  • Built User Account Creator automating Active Directory provisioning
  • Designed Internal Vulnerability Scanner with real-time GUI feedback
  • Automated 40-hr Excel reporting task into sub-1 min process
  • Created JST Encryption tool for tar-archive AES-256-CBC encrypt/decrypt
  • Architected dual-channel help desk managing ~1,000 tickets

Certifications

In-Sight Explorer Spreadsheet Advanced

Cognex Corporation

In-Sight 2800 Standard

Cognex Corporation

In-Sight Vision Suite Spreadsheet Standard

Cognex Corporation

Contact

Lenexa, KS
contact@jaretpriddy.com