3D Vision/Robotics Field Deployment Application Engineer

Zebra Technologies; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zebra Technologies in Detroit is hiring a 3D Vision/Robotics Field Application Engineer to drive technical scope for customer projects using Photoneo technology. You will work with sales and a dedicated R&D team, performing PoCs, on-site testing, and collecting customer needs.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem solving, and independence, with fluency in English and willingness to explore new uses cases and contribute to product development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial automation or robotics.
• Experience with machine vision, Linux, CAD preferred.
• Previous experience as Application/Field Engineer or similar.
• Fluent in English; other languages a plus.
• Able to grasp complex technical scope and solve problems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Machine vision

Customer communication

Problem solving

English fluency

Tools

Linux OS

CAD

Job description

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