POSITION AVAILABLE : Signal & Image Processing Engineer

POSITION AVAILABLE

De Beers Group Services
Group Mining and Exploration
Differentiating Technical Services


Position: Signal & Image Processing Engineer


Located at De Beers Group Services offices, Crown Mines, Johannesburg,
South Africa


Since 1888, De Beers has been involved in all facets of the diamond
industry. It is the largest diamond mining company in the world and
produces more than 40% of the world's diamonds. In order to remain
competitive, De Beers needs to find the most efficient ways to
prospect, mine and recover diamonds.


De Beers employs more than 24 000 people globally, across 6 continents
in a vast array of exciting, challenging and rewarding careers. This
allows for exciting current and future career opportunities within the
company.


The Technology section of the De Beers Group Services is tasked with
the research and development of novel technologies for the exploration,

mining and processing operations of the De Beers Group of Companies.
Its X-ray and Laser Raman sorting machines form an integral part of the

diamond recovery process.  The Automation and Informatics research
group, in close collaboration with local and overseas university based
research groups provides the signal / image processing and pattern
recognition expertise for the development of new generation sorting
machines, personnel scanners and other sophisticated imaging systems.
The position involves working in multi-disciplinary teams with
scientists, electronic and mechanical engineers for the research and
development of novel scanning, discrimination and sorting systems.


About the Position


Working in De Beers' research and development department in
Johannesburg, the job entails work on multi-disciplinary projects to
generate signal/ image and pattern recognition processing solutions -
i=2Ee. algorithms, software and documentation - for specific applications

as required. This includes data acquisition, data processing and
analysis, signal and image processing and reconstruction, pattern
recognition and discrimination. The incumbent will also be responsible
for the initiation, management and control of industry and university
collaborations to ensure the effective outsourcing of both research and

development work. The sharing of knowledge with peers in order to
assist with the maintenance and improvement of the signal and image
processing competence.


Personal Profile


The incumbent will be required to work in a flexible, constantly
changing work environment. An individual who is able to innovate and
has a strong outcome focused approach, is required. The ability to work

within a team and successfully prioritise team and individual goals is
necessary.


Required Technical Competencies


=B7      Signal and Image Processing.
=B7      Computer Vision - especially geometrical (3D reconstruction,
Computer Tomography), as well as some experience in optics and hardware

aspects
=B7      Pattern Recognition.
=B7      Software development (analysis, design and implementation on
various platforms / hardware).
=B7      Excellent written and verbal communication skills


The following would be advantageous:
=B7      Experience in experiment design and analysis.
=B7      Working knowledge of optics, vision and/or X-ray tomography
hardware.
=B7      Project management.
=B7      Experience with supervision of university - industry
collaboration.


Required Personal Competencies


=B7      Highly self-motivated and successful at operating in a
flexible,
constantly changing work environment;
=B7      Strong communication skills;
=B7      Strong stakeholder relationship management and collaborative
interpersonal style;
=B7      High attention to detail, results oriented and innovative


Professional Requirements:


=B7      MSc or PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics
or
Applied Mathematics
=B7      Sound experience with signal and image processing design and
application


Closing Date for Applications: 17th March 2006


Please send your r=E9sum=E9 to Reuben Morgan, Human Resources Shared
Services-Resourcing,

Fax: +27 11 374 5458


Consideration will be given to the Company's Employment Equity
Policy.

I'm 35 years old with 2000 years of experience...

I assume that work experience from my past lives counts.

> Since 1888, De Beers has been involved in all facets of the diamond
> industry. It is the largest diamond mining company in the world and
> produces more than 40% of the world's diamonds. In order to remain
> competitive, De Beers needs to find the most efficient ways to
> prospect, mine and recover diamonds.

The Salay will be paid in the form of diamonds too?
DSP Engineers don't have so much time to send a resume by post so its
better to provide an e-mail address of concerned person in Human
Resources.

Thanks
Gold

>
> The Salay will be paid in the form of diamonds too?

My wife would love that....

> DSP Engineers don't have so much time to send a resume by post so its
> better to provide an e-mail address of concerned person in Human
> Resources.

He provided a fax number....In this part of the world a fax is
transmitted thru the phone lines....How does it work in your
part of the world? Do you put the fax in the fax machine and
mail the fax machine?

well In our village no one knows abuot fax device, every thing is done
by computers and printers. Fax was heavely used in previous century. I
thought you have mentioned that you lived for 2000 years. Ah that is
why you are still using old things even in 21st century.(*_*)