Automation Controls & Machine Vision Engineer

BOS Innovations Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Annual profit sharing

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Flexible extended health and dental plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Leadership and mentorship programs

Job summary

BOS Innovations Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a Controls & Vision Engineer to design and commission integrated automation systems. This role focuses on PLC programming and machine vision technologies to enhance manufacturing quality. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in industrial automation, along with skills in integrating vision systems. The position offers opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, and benefits, including profit sharing and health plans. Willingness to travel is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in PLC programming within industrial automation.
• Experience integrating machine vision systems (2D or 3D) in manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of controls systems, I/O, and communications.
• Hands-on experience with system commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Experience working in industrial or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI programs aligned with system requirements.
• Integrate machine vision applications for inspection and validation.
• Commission systems onsite, including I/O validation and system testing.
• Identify and resolve technical issues across controls and robotics.

Skills

PLC programming

Machine vision systems integration

Troubleshooting

System commissioning

Communication systems

Tools

Cognex

Keyence

LMI

Matrox

Mech-Mind

Photoneo

Job description

BOS Innovations Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a Controls & Vision Engineer to design and commission integrated automation systems. This role focuses on PLC programming and machine vision technologies to enhance manufacturing quality. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in industrial automation, along with skills in integrating vision systems. The position offers opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, and benefits, including profit sharing and health plans. Willingness to travel is required.