3D Vision/Robotics Field Application Engineer (US)

Photoneo Brightpick Group; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in the Buffalo Grove area seeks an Application Engineer to act as a technical point of contact for customers and sales representatives. This full-time role entails executing Proof of Concept analyses, guiding clients in product selection, and collaborating closely with development teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in industrial automation or robotics, excellent communication skills, and will be able to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years professional work experience in industrial automation or robotics.
• Ability to quickly comprehend the intricate technical scope of projects.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical point of contact for customers and sales representatives.
• Execute PoC analysis with Photoneo & Zebra products.
• Guide customers to define the right Photoneo product.

Skills

Industrial automation experience

Customer communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluency in English

Education

3+ years in industrial automation or robotics

Tools

Linux OS

CAD software

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

An 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. Application engineer is the main technical contact for our sales representatives and customers. Application engineers also perform Proof of Concept analyses, on-site testing at customer premises, collect and share customer needs with the product management team and greatly contribute to product development.

Location

Buffalo Grove, IL/Greater Chicago area

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:

• At least 3+ years professional work experience in industrial automation or robotics
• Preferred experience also with machine vision, Linux OS, CAD; (having these as a hobby also counts)
• 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, Drivers license is a must
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for current or future visa sponsorship

Contact

Photoneo-Zebra Technologies Recruitment Team