Senior Field Applications Engineer: 3D Vision & Automation

lmitechnologies; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Technologies in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a Field Application Engineer II to be a senior technical expert, solution architect, and customer advocate in factory automation and 3D machine vision. You will champion our 3D smart sensor products, lead complex integrations, and ensure seamless deployment across customer environments.

The role demands an experienced mechatronics or automation professional with strong engineering depth, proven customer-facing experience, and a passion for solving

Qualifications

• Must have deep machine vision and automation experience with 3D or 2D inspection.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, C#, C++, LabVIEW, or PLC programming environments.
• Hands-on CAD experience with Fusion 360 or SolidWorks.
• Proven ability to integrate systems and support on-site deployments.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20–30%.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Sample Testing & Feasibility: evaluate parts and applications, generate feas reports and configuration recommendations.
• System Integration & On-Site Support: assist robot and PLC integrations and industrial bus setup at facilities.
• Lab Validation & R&D Escalation: reproduce issues and provide root-cause feedback to R&D.
• Technical Demos & Training: deliver product demos and hands-on training for customers and partners.
• Custom Automation & Scripting: develop scripts and tools for testing and tailored integration workflows.
• Tradeshows & Technical Marketing: build demo setups and knowledge base content.

Skills

Machine Vision

Scripting

3D CAD

Electrical Design

System Integration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in a related field

5+ years in high-tech / factory automation

3+ years customer-facing technical experience

Tools

Python

C#

C++

LabVIEW

Visual Studio

Job description

LMI Technologies in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a Field Application Engineer II to be a senior technical expert, solution architect, and customer advocate in factory automation and 3D machine vision. You will champion our 3D smart sensor products, lead complex integrations, and ensure seamless deployment across customer environments.

The role demands an experienced mechatronics or automation professional with strong engineering depth, proven customer-facing experience, and a passion for solving