Robotics Applications Engineer, Vision Systems

• A high-impact opportunity within a growing engineering team
• Broad exposure to robotics, machine vision, automation, and deployment work
• A dynamic role that combines design support, validation, troubleshooting, and customer interaction
• The ability to influence technical outcomes from concept through commissioning
• A collaborative setting for an engineer who thrives in hands-on environments

• Work with customer and internal teams to understand application requirements, operating constraints, and automation goals
• Support technical evaluations, feasibility reviews, and proof-of-concept activities tied to new opportunities
• Contribute to machine concepts, fixture ideas, and mechanical layouts using CAD tools
• Build, assemble, wire, test, and troubleshoot electromechanical and automation systems in lab and field settings
• Assist with integration efforts involving mechanical components, electrical hardware, sensors, and pneumatic devices
• Support implementation, startup, commissioning, and issue resolution during customer deployments
• Create clear technical documentation such as build notes, test observations, layouts, and support records
• Coordinate effectively with cross-functional engineering partners, vendors, and customer stakeholders
• Act as a customer-facing technical resource during both pre-deployment validation and post-installation support

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering is required
• U.S. work authorization is required
• Ability to travel at least 25 percent throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
• Hands-on experience with machine design, mechanical assembly, electrical troubleshooting, wiring, automation systems, pneumatics, and CAD
• Customer-facing engineering experience supporting requirements gathering, technical validation, deployments, and troubleshooting
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical details into practical solutions for customers and internal teams

• Experience in robotics, industrial automation, machine vision, or systems integration
• Hands-on involvement with equipment commissioning, system startups, and field implementation activities.
• Familiarity with PLCs, sensors, conveyors, grippers, or similar industrial equipment
• Experience supporting manufacturing, warehousing, inspection, or automation-driven operations
• Comfort operating in fast-moving technical environments with changing project needs

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