Image Processing Engineer III

As the largest privately held medical device company in the world, KARL STORZ has achieved global preeminence in endoscopes and medical imaging devices used in minimally invasive surgery. KARL STORZ Imaging in Goleta, CA designs develops manufactures and services advanced video imaging systems and accessories.

We are looking for an Image Processing Engineer III to join our Product Development Team. This position will develop image processing solutions for our imaging systems and camera products, design, analyze, demonstrate, and implement image and video processing methods. They will also provide research and development to produce new image processing solutions for existing and future product and implement solutions and support design integration.

* Algorithm Development * Research new image processing techniques and technologies for camera systems and develop algorithms and solutions for use in future and existing camera products. * Develop image and video processing algorithms for acquisition based on CCD and CMOS sensors for 1-chip and 3-chip camera systems and for display on HD/NTSC/PAL systems. * Analyses and Modeling * Perform system modeling of camera pipeline components, including imagers and digital image processing modules. * Perform signal analysis to evaluate quality of image processing algorithms and systems. * Perform analysis and characterization of imaging sensors. * Use video rendering to Illustrate effects of image and video processing features. * Determine methods of communicating the analytical results with the rest of the Engineering staff. * Determine, where appropriate, empirical methods, to validate analytical models. If necessary, update the model assumptions and/or empirical methods to correlate the results. * Perform data acquisition as part of the analysis process. * Document the results of the analyses in technical reports. * Use MATLAB/Simulink environment to produce FPGA-based modules to implement camera processing, image and video processing. * Verify FPGA-based modules against system requirements within MATLAB/Simulink environment. * Run proof-of-design MATLAB simulations. * Support project engineers during integration phase. * Standards and Interfaces * Understand video standards (HD, NTSC, PAL) * Familiar with image and video compression standards (JPEG, MPEG-2, H.264) * Familiar with video interfaces (DVI, HDMI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, VGA) * Project Development Teams * Provide objective image analysis assistance to Project teams during various design phases. * Contribute design ideas, constraints, trade-offs, and concerns to the Project Teams * Document the results of the analyses in technical reports. * Participate in and/or perform the critical reviewer function during design reviews. * Identify holes, concerns, and possible problems associated with the design and/or manufacturing processes relating to the image processing component in products. * Sustaining Support * Provide sustaining support for existing product lines. This may include analysis and resolution of field issues and/or manufacturing issues. * Determine validation test requirements to isolate and help correct sustaining problems. * Design, implement, test, and validate new test requirements and methods utilizing the ATE. * Perform competitive evaluation and comparison to KARL STORZ products. Make recommendations for product improvements based on thing learned. * General Engineering * Provide support and technical direction for the generation and maintenance of testing and methods. * Additional Responsibilities * 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 long-term 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. * Regular attendance is an essential job function. * Will spend part of his/her time as a member of continuous improvement teams undertaking projects and seeking ways to improve the quality of KARL STORZ products and services.

* Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, emphasis in Signal Processing or equivalent. * Masters of Science or Ph.D. in Image Processing or Digital Signal Processing preferred. * 3-8 years of experience in image processing, digital signal processing or related field. * 2 years of experience in image processing design or related field. * Knowledge of image and video processing techniques, including image enhancement, auto exposure control, color correction, noise reduction, gamma correction, white balance, CFA demosaicing, etc. * Knowledge of DSP techniques, including fixed-point processing, sampling theory, interpolation, filtering, etc. * Knowledge of color science concepts, colorimetry, image sensing technology, and digital video formats. * Experience with real-time algorithm development, preferably in video processing. * Design and familiarity with FPGAs preferred. * Experience using computer simulation software (MATLAB, Simulink). * Experience in digital system design and analysis. * Experience with and knowledge of HD and NTSC/PAL video systems. * Linear system decomposition and analysis. * Good lab skills is a plus. * Familiarity with endoscopy a plus.