Field Installation Engineer (Industrial Vision Systems)

edrone; Katowice; On-site; PLN 191,164 - 276,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Fully covered business travel costs

Mileage reimbursement for personal car usage

Opportunities to work in international projects

Job summary

edrone seeks a Field Installation Engineer to join its international team in the installation of industrial vision systems at client sites across Europe. This mobile, field-based role requires strong technical expertise and hands-on skills.

The ideal candidate will have experience with network equipment and be fluent in both English and German. The position includes travel to various locations and offers stable collaboration with a Swiss-headquartered company.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and creating electrical drawings.
• Willingness to obtain a certification for working at heights.
• At least basic knowledge of LAN networks.

Responsibilities

• Planning with the client: defining responsibilities, resources, and schedule.
• Installing and calibrating cameras.
• Documenting the completed installation.

Skills

Experience working with network equipment

Experience with various data exchange protocols

Ability to install cameras and Ethernet cables

Technical and manual skills for installation

Fluent English

Fluent German

Category B driving license

Education

Certifications for working with electrical equipment

Safety certifications for working under voltage

Job description

Field Installation Engineer (Industrial Vision Systems)

Client: A leading global company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, committed to empowering the manufacturing sector through transformative AI-driven technologies. Their mission is to deliver performance, safety, and resilience to industrial producers in a rapidly changing world.

Role: Join an international team specializing in the field installation of advanced industrial vision systems at client sites across Europe, the UK, and occasionally the USA. If you combine strong technical expertise with hands‑on installation skills and enjoy working on the road — this role could be for you!

System Overview: The system consists of a server and a network of cameras (4–80 per plant) interconnected via Ethernet switches. Supplemental components may include speakers and PLC controllers integrated with production machinery.

Work Mode: Field-based, mobile work — installations at customer sites.

Typical Installation Tasks

• Planning with the client: defining responsibilities, resources, and schedule
• Planning hardware deployment and job sequencing
• Integrating the server with the client IT infrastructure
• Optionally mounting communication modules (SIM router, Starlink)
• Running Ethernet cabling from server rooms to cameras and other equipment
• Installing and calibrating cameras
• Connecting PLCs to factory machinery
• Documenting the completed installation
• Working in factory environments, which may vary in complexity and comfort

Key Requirements

• Experience working with network equipment.
• Experience with various data exchange protocols and configuring server hardware.
• Experience reading and creating electrical drawings, installing equipment in electrical cabinets, and pulling cables.
• Ability to install cameras and Ethernet cables in a plant.
• Ability to design and implement installations in a time and material efficient manner.
• Certifications for working with electrical equipment and safety certifications for working under voltage (SEP G1 or SEP G1 E certification) – must have.
• Fluent English and German (both verbal and written) – must have.
• Willingness to obtain a certification for working at heights.
• Willingness to frequently travel internationally (primarily to Europe, the UK, occasionally the USA); travel time may range from 1 day to 2‑3 weeks.
• At least basic knowledge of LAN networks (Ethernet, switches).
• Technical and manual skills – installation, assembly, and configuration of equipment.
• Category B driving license – must have.

Nice to Have

• Experience in installing and commissioning CCTV cameras/systems.
• Experience working in a CAD environment to modify drawings.
• Experience working at heights.
• Knowledge of German, French, or Spanish.
• Own car.

Company Offer

• Stable, long‑term collaboration with a Swiss-headquartered company
• Employment in Poland via an Employer‑of‑Record model (EOR): contract options include full‑time employment
• Comprehensive onboarding and training for the role
• Opportunities to work in international projects
• Cutting‑edge technology environment
• Full financing of work at height permits
• Occasional travel to Switzerland for collaboration with on‑site teams
• Fully covered business travel costs (flights, accommodation, meals, car rental)
• Mileage reimbursement for personal car usage