Field Engineer – Machine Vision & Automation

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Innovation powered by people

Comprehensive compensation andBenefits

Health and well-being

Job summary

ISRA Vision US in Plymouth, MI seeks an Engineer to install, commission, test, and support machine vision systems on customer sites. You will travel extensively, lead on-site activities, and coordinate with project teams to meet milestones and customer needs.

You will analyze and troubleshoot system issues, program robots, and assist with training and handover, ensuring safe and effective operation and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering/technology/automation with vision systems experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, or physics or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving ability.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Customer-service mindset and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work as part of a team and remotely in the field.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and debug machine vision systems at customer facilities.
• Travel extensively to customer sites to support project implementation and commissioning.
• Execute projects according to schedules, milestones, and deadlines.
• Report to Project Manager and align with functional management.
• Serve as the on-site technical representative and liaison with customers.
• Represent the company with professionalism and a customer-focused attitude.
• Maintain regular communication with customers regarding status and issues.
• Provide detailed project updates and technical reports to Project Managers.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve machine vision, robotics, and automation issues.
• Perform robot programming, troubleshooting, and optimization as required.
• Support basic PLC sequence troubleshooting (no PLC programming).
• Verify system functionality through testing and customer acceptance activities.
• Proactively identify challenges and implement corrective actions before escalation.
• Collaborate with engineering, PM, and support to resolve issues efficiently; document field changes and lessons learned.
• Ensure work complies with procedures, customer requirements, and safety standards.
• Support project completion activities and assist with customer training as needed.

Skills

Vision systems

Robot programming

Logic controllers

Tool making

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/Technology/Automation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Math/Physics

Job description

ISRA Vision US in Plymouth, MI seeks an Engineer to install, commission, test, and support machine vision systems on customer sites. You will travel extensively, lead on-site activities, and coordinate with project teams to meet milestones and customer needs.

You will analyze and troubleshoot system issues, program robots, and assist with training and handover, ensuring safe and effective operation and customer satisfaction.