Machine Vision & Optical Sensors Application Engineer

SensoPart Industriesensorik GmbH; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and dental benefits

401(k) with company matching

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off and holidays

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Job summary

SensoPart Industriesensorik GmbH is seeking an experienced Application Engineer for our U.S. headquarters in Troy, Michigan.

You will evaluate customer applications, develop integration solutions for PLC- and robot-controlled environments, and support customers during implementation and commissioning. You will troubleshoot remotely and on-site, deliver technical training and demonstrations, and collaborate with our Germany team on advanced topics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience with machine vision systems or optical sensors.
• Extensive experience in factory automation or similar environments (no entry position).
• Hands-on experience with PLC and/or robot programming.
• 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 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.

Skills

Machine vision

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Customer-facing

Communication

Independent work

Structured working style

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

SensoPart Industriesensorik GmbH is seeking an experienced Application Engineer for our U.S. headquarters in Troy, Michigan.

You will evaluate customer applications, develop integration solutions for PLC- and robot-controlled environments, and support customers during implementation and commissioning. You will troubleshoot remotely and on-site, deliver technical training and demonstrations, and collaborate with our Germany team on advanced topics.