Machine Vision & Robotics Project Engineer (Field)

Atlas Copco Group Co.,Ltd; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust

Career growth

Innovation culture

Comprehensive benefits

Health & well-being

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group Co.,Ltd in Plymouth, MI is seeking a field service engineer to install, commission, test, and debug machine vision systems at customer facilities. The role requires extensive travel to client sites to support project implementation and commissioning activities.

You will report to the Project Manager and act as the primary on-site technical representative, collaborating with engineering and support teams while maintaining professional, customer-focused communication.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Technology or Automation with relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math or Physics or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, drawings, and project requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer-service mindset and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work as part of a team and work remotely in field.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and debug machine vision systems at customer facilities.
• Travel extensively to customer sites to support project implementation and commissioning activities.
• Execute assigned projects according to established schedules, milestones, and customer deadlines.
• Report directly to the Project Manager for project execution while aligning with management.
• Serve as the primary on-site technical representative and liaison between the customer and the company.
• Represent the company with professionalism, integrity, and a customer-focused attitude at all times.
• Maintain regular communication with customers regarding project status, technical issues, and system performance.
• Provide detailed and timely project updates, technical reports, and issue documentation to Project Managers.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues related to machine vision, robotics, and automation equipment.
• Perform robot programming, troubleshooting, and optimization activities as required by project scope.
• Support basic PLC sequence troubleshooting and diagnostics without performing PLC programming.
• Verify system functionality and performance through testing, validation, and customer acceptance activities.
• Proactively identify technical challenges and implement corrective actions whenever possible before escalating issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and support teams to resolve technical problems efficiently.
• Document field changes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future improvements.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, and safety standards.
• Support project completion activities and assist with customer training when required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading technical docs

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Customer service

Teamwork

Remote work capability

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/Technology/Automation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Math/Physics

Tools

Vision systems

Robot programming

Logic controllers

Tool making

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

Atlas Copco Group Co.,Ltd in Plymouth, MI is seeking a field service engineer to install, commission, test, and debug machine vision systems at customer facilities. The role requires extensive travel to client sites to support project implementation and commissioning activities.

You will report to the Project Manager and act as the primary on-site technical representative, collaborating with engineering and support teams while maintaining professional, customer-focused communication.