Project Engineer

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

Engineering ISRA Vision US – United States Plymouth MI

• Associate’s degree (Engineering, Technology, Automation) preferably with experience in vision systems, robot programming, logic controller, and/or tool making.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Math, 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.

Job 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 assigned Project Manager for project execution while maintaining alignment with functional 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.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Plymouth, MI. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

ISRA Vision

ISRA Vision is a leader in technologies for industrial image processing (also known as machine vision) able to detect early defects through surface inspection. The brand’s focus has always been to supply systems that combine complex algorithms and technologies with ease of use. With ISRA Vision’s solutions, customers can detect early defects through surface inspection, which ensures the quality and cost-effectiveness of their end-products, thus providing a competitive edge. ISRA Vision’s vision systems are used in a variety of industries, such as automotive, semiconductor, battery, glass, packing, traffic and solar – in the production of things like vehicles, solar panels, hygiene products and food packaging. ISRA Vision is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.