Senior Applications Engineer

Job Description
Essential Functions
Provides application guidance for high-complexity applications across all Cognex products and prioritizes as necessary. For complex applications, may require the support of more experienced AEs.
Provides advanced integration of Cognex products with devices such as PLCs, PCs, or Controllers
Performs advanced troubleshooting for Cognex products and develops knowledge of peripheral technology
Provides Sales with technical options when communicating with or visiting customers to help Cognex win.
Shares advanced findings and creates documentation and trainings for the AE community
Responsible for maintaining business systems information in a timely manner for accurate reporting
Provides product/customer feedback to AE Manager and product owners to improve products.
Knowledge
Develops an advanced technical knowledge of Cognex’s vision and sensor product families.
Advanced knowledge of image processing, optics and lighting for machine vision.
Advanced knowledge of industrial communication methods, networks, two or more programming languages*, controls (installation, wiring, operability), PLCs, and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). *Programming languages may include: javascript, VB, VB.Net, C#, .Net, C++
Advanced industry knowledge to include movement of product, understanding of motion control, robotics, and other automation equipment.
Advanced knowledge of controls engineering concepts such as installation, wiring, and operability from prior experience
Working knowledge of MS Office applications. Windows based PC industrial connectivity in a lab and automation environment.
Begins to gain knowledge of business processes and decision-making for product development and commercial impacts
Skills & Abilities
Advanced understanding of electro-mechanical solutions.
Advanced ability to conduct and troubleshoot onsite optimizations, perform trials, and conduct data analytics to improve performance on solutions.
Advanced ability to handle challenging customer situations.
Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively establish relationships, communicate, influence, and present to various stakeholders
Advanced presentation skills
Mentors other AEs
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Computer Science; or an otherwise equivalent technical experience
Typically requires a minimum of 4-6 years of experience in technical application development. Experience in a related or high-tech industry preferred.
Ability to adapt to flexible working hours including the availability to work evening and weekend hours or varying work patterns depending on customer or project needs. Ability to be on-call and respond to customer emergencies.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, sometimes on short notice. Travel will vary depending on region, time of year, and customer needs.
Ability to work safely in industrial environments by strictly following safety guidelines and protocols (may vary per region/customer). This job has physical requirements including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds (appx. 23 kilograms).
Must maintain customer confidentiality to protect confidential or sensitive customer information.
English language proficiency (written and oral).
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