Senior Machine Vision Solutions Engineer

Cognex Corporation; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognex Corporation in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to join its Applications Engineering team. You will guide high-complexity implementations, tailor Cognex products and lighting for customer goals, and collaborate with Sales to shape winning solutions.

The role emphasizes advanced troubleshooting, integration with PLCs/PCs/Controllers, and developing documentation for the AE community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS, or equivalent technical experience.
• Typically 4–6 years of technical applications development experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and flexible hours.
• Experience with Cognex products and machine vision is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides application guidance for high-complexity applications across Cognex products.
• For complex applications, may require support from more experienced AEs.

Skills

Electro-mechanical solutions

Data analytics

Customer relationship

Presentation skills

Mentoring others

C++

C#

VB.Net

JavaScript

PLC programming

WMS

Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

PLC programming

WMS

Windows

Job description

Cognex Corporation in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to join its Applications Engineering team. You will guide high-complexity implementations, tailor Cognex products and lighting for customer goals, and collaborate with Sales to shape winning solutions.

The role emphasizes advanced troubleshooting, integration with PLCs/PCs/Controllers, and developing documentation for the AE community.