Systems Application Engineer II

SICK, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

SICK, Inc. seeks a Systems Application Engineer II to shape intelligent automation across North America from either Minneapolis, MN or Canton, MA.

You will design and deliver vision, ML, and analytics solutions that realize Sensor Intelligence, partnering with sales, integrators, and customers. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, system validation, and hands-on support for deployments, with a requirement for 7+ years in automation and 4+ years in vision/machine analytics.

Qualifications

• Translate complex customer problems into structured technical solution architectures, especially multisensor/vision/machine-learning systems.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with quick root-cause analysis and corrective action paths in live environments.
• Experience designing or supporting end-to-end vision inspection workflows including lighting, optics, imaging algorithms, and environmental considerations.
• Ability to interpret and analyze large datasets or machine analytics outputs to support tuning, optimization, and predictive maintenance.
• Skilled in leading technical discussions with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, sales, PM, integrators).
• Familiarity with system validation methodologies (FAT/SAT/POC) and structured test documentation.
• Self-starting, quick learner, capable of working independently in field-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, ML, and digitalization application support to internal teams, distributors, integrators, and customers.
• Support sales pursuits with expert technical guidance to close opportunities.
• Develop new system concepts by combining SICK technologies with third-party solutions to create differentiated value.
• Facilitate collaboration between global cross-functional teams to leverage knowledge centers and solve customer challenges.
• Capture customer requirements during discovery sessions and translate them into actionable solution specs.
• Assist in project scoping, acceptance criteria, inclusions/exclusions with CPM teams as needed.
• Test and validate system functionality to meet customer requirements; deliver training to customers, integrators, and internal teams.
• Provide ongoing technical support and continuous improvement recommendations for deployed systems.
• Contribute to competitive analysis and value proposition development for technologies and services.

Skills

Vision inspection systems

Machine analytics

Multisensor architectures

Technical leadership

Data interpretation

Cross-functional communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

C/C++

Lua

Helcon

Java

PLC programming

SAP

Job description

Mission of the Role

This position may be based in either our Minneapolis, MN or Canton, MA office.

As a Systems Application Engineer II, you will play a pivotal role in shaping intelligent automation solutions across North America. You'll partner with sales, industry teams, integrators, and customers to design and deliver cuttingedge vision, machine learning, and advanced analytics solutions that bring SICK's Sensor Intelligence to life.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Solutions Development and Support

• Provide vision, machine learning, and digitalization application support to internal teams, distributors, integrators, and customers.

• Support sales pursuits by delivering expert technical guidance that helps drive opportunities to close.
• Develop new system concepts by combining SICK technologies with complementary thirdparty solutions to create differentiated customer value.

Collaboration & Cross

Functional Engagement

• Facilitate communication and cooperation between global SICK crossfunctional teams to leverage knowledge centers and collaboratively solve customer challenges.
• Participate in customer discovery sessions to uncover unmet needs and translate them into actionable solution requirements.

Customer & Project Support

• Support the creation and scoping of projects including acceptance criteria, inclusions, and exclusions, partnering with Customer Project Management (CPM) teams as needed.
• Test and validate system functionality and performance to ensure customer requirements are fully met.
• Deliver systems training to customers, integrators, distributors, and internal teams.
• Provide ongoing technical support and continuous improvement recommendations for deployed systems.

Marketing Insight & Strategic Contributions

• Capture recurring customer requirements to help define future market and product solutions that address common unmet needs.
• Contribute to competitive analysis and valueproposition development for both technologies and services.

Perform other duties as may be assigned or required by management.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years in industrial automation roles; 4+ years working with vision inspection systems and machine analytics.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Certifications: None is required
• Position-specific Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability: translate complex customer problems into structured technical solution architectures, especially involving multisensor, vision, or machinelearningbased systems.
  • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills: with the ability to quickly assess root causes and establish corrective action paths in live customer environments.
  • Programming capabilities: in PLC, MATLAB, C/C++, Helcon, Lua, Java is a plus.
  • Proven experience: designing or supporting endtoend vision inspection workflows, including lighting, optics, imaging algorithms, and environmental considerations.
  • Ability to interpret and analyze large datasets: or machine analytics outputs to support system tuning, optimization, and predictivemaintenance recommendations.
  • Skilled at leading technical discussions: with crossfunctional stakeholders, including engineering, sales, project management, and external integrators.
  • Familiarity with system validation methodologies: including FAT, SAT, proofofconcept testing, and structured test documentation.
  • Strong ability to selfstart, learn quickly, and work independently in a fieldbased environment.
• Computer/Technological: Professional competence with Microsoft Office, SAP, and general internet applications.
• Language: Professional written and spoken fluency in English required.
• Schedule: Generally Monday to Friday, full time; be on-call on some weekends (if required).
• General Working Conditions: Be able to usually work in an office environment; flexible (hybrid) work arrangements available.
• Travel: Be able to travel up to 50% of the time, including internationally; must have a valid passport.
• Work Status: Legally permitted to work in the country you are applying and willing to undergo an employment background check.

Compensation

The base salary is one part of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. The starting base salary range for this position is listed below; the actual starting salary will be based on a variety of factors including experience, skill set, education, performance, licenses/certifications, business needs and other job-related factors, as permitted by law.

• Starting Base Annual Salary Range: $83,640 - $126,500
• Bonus Eligibility: This role is eligible for an annual bonus based on a combination of company and individual performance.