Cognex
Senior Applications Engineer
Franklin, Tennessee · Senior
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JavaScriptC++C#.NETData AnalysisRoboticsCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeWarehouse Management System
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About the role
- About us- Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision!
- We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years.
- Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what's being seen.
Responsibilities
- Provides application guidance for high-complexity applications across all Cognex products and prioritizes as necessary. For complex applications, may require the support of more experienced AEs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Computer Science
- Ability to be on-call and respond to customer emergencies.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, sometimes on short notice.
- Ability to work safely in industrial environments by strictly following safety guidelines and protocols (may vary per region/customer).
- This job has physical requirements including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds (appx.
- English language proficiency (written and oral).
- Advanced knowledge of controls engineering concepts such as installation, wiring, and operability from prior experience
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications.
- Begins to gain knowledge of business processes and decision-making for product development and commercial impacts
Nice to have
- Typically requires a minimum of 4-6 years of experience in technical application development.
- Experience in a related or high-tech industry preferred.
Skills
- Advanced presentation skills
Company info
- Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision!
- We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our "Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast" culture, which celebrates employee innovation, determination, and dedication in a dynamic, fun, and distinctive atmosphere.
- We are working on a hybrid schedule, 3 days in the office, 2 at home.
- As a Senior Applications Engineer, you will join an Applications Engineering (AE) team that is responsible for supporting customers through their journey with Cognex.
- The AE team determines the right combination of Cognex products, lighting, optics and automation engineering for an optimal solution that fits within the customer's defined budget and skillset.
- The AE team provides technical expertise to customers and collaborates with the Sales organization to influence the selling of Cognex products.
- Essential Functions
- Provides advanced integration of Cognex products with devices such as PLCs, PCs, or Controllers
- Performs advanced troubleshooting for Cognex products and develops knowledge of peripheral technology
- Provides Sales with technical options when communicating with or visiting customers to help Cognex win.
- Shares advanced findings and creates documentation and trainings for the AE community
Equal opportunity
- Cognex is an equal opportunity employer.
- Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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