Application Engineer - Machine Vision & Optical Sensors | Troy (MI)

SensoPart Industriesensorik GmbH; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & benefits

Health & dental benefits

401(k) matching

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Growth with Germany

Entrepreneurial environment

Job summary

SensoPart Industriesensorik GmbH seeks an experienced Application Engineer for its US headquarters in Troy, Michigan. The role combines technical vision-sensor expertise with hands-on problem solving and direct customer interaction.

Responsibilities include evaluating applications, developing PLC/robot integrations, and supporting installation and training across customer sites. Travel of 20–30% is expected; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with machine vision systems or optical sensors is required.
• Extensive experience in factory automation or similar environments.
• Hands-on robot programming experience (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, UR).
• Experience in PLC programming is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in customer-facing technical situations.
• Clear communication skills and a structured working style.
• Willingness to travel 20–30%.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer applications and feasibility studies using SensoPart vision systems.
• Develop and validate technical solutions for PLC- and robot-controlled environments.
• Support customers during implementation and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot applications remotely and on-site.
• Deliver technical training and product demonstrations to customers and distributors.
• Build trade show demo systems and support technical marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with our engineering team in Germany on complex topics.

Skills

Machine vision

Optical sensors

Robot programming

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Customer facing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

FANUC

ABB

KUKA

Yaskawa

Universal Robots

Job description

About SensoPart

At SensoPart, we develop industry-leading vision sensors and optical sensor solutionsthat power smarter manufacturing around the worldin industries such as automotive, robotics, assembly and intralogistics. SensoPart application engineers are technical experts in their field who work closelywith customers and their engineering teams to develop innovative solutions forchallenging applications.

Togrow our U.S. organization, we are seeking an experiencedApplication Engineer to join our team at our US headquarters in Troy, Michigan.

If you enjoy combining technical expertise with hands-on problem solving and want to make a direct impact on customer success, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Troy, Michigan
Travel: 20–30% domestic
Authorization to Work: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)

About SensoPart

At SensoPart, we develop industry-leading vision sensors and optical sensor solutionsthat power smarter manufacturing around the worldin industries such as automotive, robotics, assembly and intralogistics. SensoPart application engineers are technical experts in their field who work closelywith customers and their engineering teams to develop innovative solutions forchallenging applications.

Togrow our U.S. organization, we are seeking an experiencedApplication Engineer to join our team at our US headquarters in Troy, Michigan.

If you enjoy combining technical expertise with hands-on problem solving and want to make a direct impact on customer success, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Troy, Michigan
Travel: 20–30% domestic
Authorization to Work: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
• experience with machine vision systems or optical sensors
• extensive experiencein factory automation or similar environments (no entry position)
• Proven hands-on experience in robot programming (e.g. FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, Universal Robots)
• Experience in PLC programming is aplus
• strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• ability to work independently in customer-facing technical situations
• clear communication skills and a structured working style
• willingness to travel 20–30%
• valid U.S. driver’s license

Your Impact

As an Application Engineer, youplay a vital role in ensuring customer success and strengthening SensoPart's technical reputation in the U.S. market.
You will:

• evaluate customer applications and conductfeasibility studies using SensoPart vision systems and sensor technologies
• develop and validate technical solutions for integration into PLC- and robot-controlled environments
• support customers during implementation and commissioning
• troubleshoot applications both remotely and on-site
• deliver technical training and product demonstrations to customers and distributors
• build trade show demo systems and support technical marketing initiatives
• collaborate closely with our engineering team in Germany on complex technical topics

What We Offer

• competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• comprehensive health and dental benefits
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• flexible work arrangements and scheduling
• paid time off and company holidays
• ongoing growth through close collaboration withour engineering experts in Germany
• workingin an entrepreneurial environment and with visible impact

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SensoPart is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.