3D Vision/Robotics Field Application Engineer (Michigan)

Photoneo Brightpick Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Photoneo Brightpick Group, now part of Zebra Technologies, is seeking a 3D Vision/Robotics Field Application Engineer to define project scopes using Photoneo technology. You will work with skilled consultants and R&D to support sales, perform PoC analyses on-site, and relay customer needs to product management.

Location is primarily the United States (Detroit area) with up to 50% travel. Full-time role requiring strong technical and customer-facing skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation or robotics.
• Preferred experience with machine vision, Linux OS, CAD; hobby counts as experience.
• Previous experience as an Application/System/Deployment/Field Engineer or similar role.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical point of contact for customers and sales reps.
• Execute PoC analyses with Photoneo & Zebra products.
• Guide customers to define the right Photoneo product for their application.
• Collect and categorize customer feedback for product management.
• Prepare and deliver trainings; contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Assist customers with installations and suggest improvements.
• Explore new use cases; prepare content for marketing and testing.

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotics

Machine vision

Linux OS

CAD

English fluent

Job description

Shape the Future with Photoneo ,
Now Part of Zebra Technologies

Where Innovation Meets Intelligent Automation

Imagine a world where robots don’t just perform tasks— they understand them. That’s the vision that sparkedPhotoneo’s journey. What began as a bold dream—to give machines the power tosee, think, and interactwith their environment—has grown into a companyleading the chargein3D vision and AI robotics.

We’re a team of120+ engineers, developers, and visionaries—united by a shared mission:

Push the boundariesof what robots can do. Turn ideas into realitythrough groundbreaking technology. Create intelligent automation solutionsthat transform industries.

Innovation That Sets Us Apart

Pioneers of Parallel Structured Light

We developed a game-changing 3D scanning technology that captures high-quality, real-time images of fast-moving objects—something no one else in the world can do.

Creators of the World’s Best 3D Camera

Our award-winning MotionCam-3D has been recognized with:

• IERA Award 2020
• inVision Top Innovations Award 2021

AI-Driven Robotics Software

We don’t just build hardware—we make robots smarter, faster, and more adaptable than ever. Our AI-powered software is redefining intelligent automation, setting new industry standards.

Your Future Starts Here

Where Your Ideas Shape the Future

At Photoneo, every voice matters. We foster aculture of creativity and collaboration, where your ideas canchange the game.

Work with the Best and Brightest

Be part of a team ofpassionate expertswho are redefiningwhat robots can do.

Global Impact, Local Roots

The heart of our innovation is inSlovakia, but our solutions impactindustries worldwide.

A New Era of Growth and Possibility

Now part ofZebra Technologies, we’rescaling our visionand creating even more opportunities forinnovation and impact.

Your Ideas. Our Technology. A Smarter Future.

Join Us Today!

About this role

3D Vision/Robotics Field Application Engineer is a key person in the specification process of new projects. Every customer has a different project assignment and your role will be to accomplish the scope with Photoneo technology.

We are looking for a Professional in industrial automation, willing to become an advanced user of Photoneo products. On your daily tasks, you will be accompanied by the team of skilled technical consultants, application engineers and backed by the ultimate R&D team. Person in this role is the main technical contact for our sales representatives and customers, performing Proof of Concept analyses, on-site testing at customer premises, collecting and sharing customer needs with the product management team and greatly contributing to product development.

Location

$95,000 - $110,000 annually

Type of employment

Full-time

Core responsibilities:

• Acting as a technical point of contact for customers and sales representatives
• Execute PoC analysis with Photoneo & Zebra products
• Guide customers to define right Photoneo product for their application
• Collecting and categorizing customer feedback for product management
• Preparing and giving trainings, contributing to knowledge sharing
• Guide and help customers with installations, suggest improvements
• Exploring new uses cases, preparing content for marketing
• Contributing to testing and writing documentation

Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant experience (work/school projects) in industrial automation or robotics
• Preferred experience also with machine vision, Linux OS, CAD; (having these as a hobby also counts)
• Previous experience as an Application/System/Deployment/Field Engineer or a similar role
• Ability to quickly comprehend and grasp the intricate technical scope of a project or task
• Friendly customer approach and good communication skill
• Ownership and independence in solving problems, ability to gain and search for information externally and internally
• Fluency in English, any other additional language is an advantage
• Motivated by problem solving, and willing to research beyond own knowledge - Fast and eager learner.
• Knowing basic programming and mathematical concepts is welcomed.
• Able to travel up to 50% of time

Contact

Photoneo-Zebra Technologies Recruitment Team