Applications Engineer - GDL

Overview; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 742,000 - 1,299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Health insurance

401(k)

Generous PTO

Job summary

Overview Mexico is seeking an Applications Engineer to deploy AI vision systems on manufacturing lines. You will install, configure, and integrate hardware and PLCs, work directly with customer teams, and ensure reliable operation in production.

This field-based role requires frequent travel across Mexico and collaboration with global product teams. You will own deployments from installation through ramp-up, troubleshooting in real time, and providing insights to improve future deployments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in industrial automation or related fields.
• Experience with PLC systems like Allen Bradley or Siemens.
• Experience installing or integrating equipment in manufacturing environments.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills with diagnostic tools.
• Willingness to travel frequently to customer facilities in Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure Overview AI vision systems on manufacturing lines.
• Integrate vision systems with PLC platforms and ensure proper I/O mapping.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hardware, networking, and controls issues in live plants.
• Validate system performance under real production conditions and optimize configurations.
• Train customer operators and engineers on system operation.

Skills

Industrial automation

Controls engineering

Mechatronics

Electrical engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Join a world-class team of engineers, scientists, and builders shipping AI vision systems that catch defects humans can't, deployed in factories across 5 continents.

We're not just another AI startup. We ship real hardware + software that runs 24/7 in demanding factory environments.

Solve Hard Problems

Work on real-time AI inference, edge computing, and multi-camera systems that inspect thousands of parts per minute in noisy, vibrating factory environments.

Global & Remote-Friendly

Our team spans San Francisco, Austin, Mexico City, São Paulo, Zurich, Taipei, Shanghai and more. Work from where you do your best work.

Ship Fast, Ship Often

We move at startup speed with manufacturing rigor. Small teams, big ownership, direct customer impact. You'll see your work in production, not PowerPoints.

Competitive Compensation

Competitive salary, equity, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k), and generous PTO. We invest in our people as much as our technology.

Learning & Growth

Work alongside former Tesla, Apple, and top-tier manufacturing engineers. We sponsor conferences, courses, and certifications.

Real-World Impact

Your code runs on real production lines catching real defects. Reducing waste, improving safety, and helping manufacturers compete globally.

Life at Overview.ai

Open Positions

Find your next role. We're looking for talented people who thrive on hard problems and want their work to matter.

Applications Engineer - GDL

Location

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Overview Mexico

Applications Engineer, Mexico

Mexico · Field Applications / Deployment · Full-time

We're building AI-powered quality control systems for manufacturing. Unlike traditional machine vision, our systems use AI to solve inspection challenges that were previously difficult or impossible to automate.

We work with companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and Amphenol, deploying our technology directly into production environments around the world.

Our customers don't need another software tool. They need systems that work on their production lines, integrate with existing equipment, and perform reliably under real manufacturing constraints.

About the Role

You'll be the engineer making our AI vision systems work on the factory floor.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where you'll install and configure hardware, integrate vision systems with PLCs, troubleshoot technical challenges, and ensure our technology performs reliably in production.

You'll work directly with manufacturing customers across Mexico, collaborating with their engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to bring new systems online.

From initial installation through production validation, you'll own technical execution and help customers get the most out of our technology.

This is a field-based position with frequent travel to customer manufacturing facilities. We're looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems in real time, and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment.

What You'll Do

Install and Integrate AI Vision Systems

Install and configure Overview cameras, lighting, and supporting hardware on manufacturing lines.

Integrate vision systems with existing PLC platforms, including Allen Bradley, Siemens, and similar systems.

Configure I/O mapping, communication protocols, and connectivity between equipment.

Collaborate with customer engineers and maintenance teams to coordinate successful deployments.

Troubleshoot Technical Challenges

Diagnose and resolve electrical, hardware, networking, and controls integration issues.

Troubleshoot signal timing, connectivity, encoder feedback, and I/O configurations.

Use tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and diagnostic software to identify problems.

Solve issues in live production environments while minimizing operational disruption.

Ensure Production Performance

Validate system accuracy, speed, and reliability under real manufacturing conditions.

Optimize configurations for lighting, vibration, material variation, and other production constraints.

Document configurations, technical findings, and deployment procedures.

Train customer operators, engineers, and maintenance teams on system operation and troubleshooting.

Own Customer Deployments

Serve as a technical point of contact throughout installation, ramp-up, and production.

Work independently on-site while collaborating with Overview's engineering and product teams.

Provide technical support and help customers resolve issues efficiently.

Share field insights and product feedback to improve future deployments.

What You'll Bring

Must Have

3+ years of hands‑on experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or related fields.

Practical experience working with PLC systems such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms, including I/O configuration, troubleshooting, and basic programming.

Experience installing, configuring, or integrating equipment in manufacturing environments.

Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and familiarity with diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.

Experience working directly on production floors and understanding manufacturing constraints.

Ability to work independently, troubleshoot unfamiliar problems, and take ownership of technical projects.

Willingness and flexibility to travel frequently to customer manufacturing facilities across Mexico.

Professional working proficiency in English and Spanish.

Strong to Have

Experience with industrial machine vision systems, cameras, lighting, or inspection equipment.

Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, or serial communication.

Experience working directly with manufacturing customers or supporting equipment deployments.

Familiarity with Allen Bradley CompactLogix/ControlLogix or Siemens S7 platforms.

Experience training operators, technicians, or engineers on technical systems.

Exposure to AI-powered inspection systems or industrial networking.

Location & Travel

Location: Mexico, field-based.

This role requires frequent travel to customer manufacturing facilities. Candidates should be based in a location with convenient access to a major airport and be comfortable traveling for multi‑day or multi‑week deployments.

Real-world impact: Work with AI technology already deployed on production lines at leading global manufacturers.

Technical growth: Develop expertise across industrial controls, machine vision, and AI systems.

High ownership: Lead technical deployments and make meaningful decisions from day one.

Global collaboration: Work along side talented engineers and product teams across international markets.

Fast-paced environment: Join a rapidly growing startup where your work directly influences our customers and product development.

Don't See the Right Role?

We're always interested in exceptional talent. If you're passionate about AI, manufacturing, or building products that work in the real world, we'd love to hear from you.