PurpleSector

Computer Vision Engineer - Placement Student (AI & Rapid Prototyping)

Closes 20 Nov 2026

Placement

Data & AI

Paid

Year groups

Not specified

Deadline

20 Nov 2026

Field

Data & AI

Sector

Technology

Year groups

Penultimate Year

Pay

Paid

Duration

12 months

Key facts

Degree required: Bachelor's

What you'll do

Rapidly prototype computer vision tools and applications in Python Use, test and help develop PurpleSector's non-normal event detection algorithms Work alongside instrumentation engineers to define and capture useful image, video and sensor data Label, categorise and correlate behaviours such as manufacturing defects, process changes and equipment events Develop and evaluate computer vision and AI approaches using representative real-world datasets Turn successful experiments into clear, repeatable demonstrations and usable applications Support trials at PurpleSector and client sites, including equipment setup, data capture and results validation Document methods and findings clearly.
You will help develop our non-normal event detection capability, turning captured images, video and sensor data into practical tools that reveal defects, unusual behaviour and opportunities to improve performance.

Eligibility

General Requirements: Studying towards or recently completed a degree in computer science, engineering, data science, mathematics or a related subject Comfortable using Python and keen to develop high-quality, maintainable code A practical foundation in computer vision, image processing, machine learning or AI Curious and experimental, with the confidence to test ideas and learn from imperfect real-world data Able to communicate clearly and work effectively across software, data and hardware disciplines Flexible to travel to client sites in the UK and Europe, an interest in motorsport is desirable.

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Funding structure

(subject to contract eligibility): 25 days holiday (pro-rated for part time employees) Pension (4% employee, 5% employer) Life insurance x 4 of salary Healthcare (after 6 month probation) Income Protection (after 6 month probation) Employee Assistance Scheme Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus (based on individual/company performance).

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