Automation Engineer: PLC & Vision Systems

BOS Innovations; Lexington (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Annual profit sharing

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Flexible health and dental plans

Employee Assistance Program

Leadership and mentorship programs

Career planning and goal setting

Internal advancement opportunities

Staff appreciation events

Job summary

BOS Innovations in Lexington, Virginia, seeks a skilled Controls & Vision Engineer to design and commission integrated automation systems. You will develop PLC programs, integrate machine vision solutions, and optimize system performance. Ideal candidates have over 4 years of PLC programming experience and familiarity with 2D/3D vision systems. The role includes travel for training in Canada and offers a collaborative work environment focused on innovation and professional growth.

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 guidance.
• Commission systems onsite, including I/O validation and testing.
• Troubleshoot system performance, sequencing, and functionality.

Skills

PLC programming

Machine vision integration

Controls systems understanding

Hands-on commissioning

Troubleshooting

Experience in industrial environments

Tools

Cognex

Keyence

LMI

Matrox

Photoneo

Job description

BOS Innovations in Lexington, Virginia, seeks a skilled Controls & Vision Engineer to design and commission integrated automation systems. You will develop PLC programs, integrate machine vision solutions, and optimize system performance. Ideal candidates have over 4 years of PLC programming experience and familiarity with 2D/3D vision systems. The role includes travel for training in Canada and offers a collaborative work environment focused on innovation and professional growth.