Applications Engineer in Aachen

Job Description Essential Functions Provides application guidance for medium-complexity applications across Cognex products and prioritizes as necessary. For complex applications, may require the support of more experienced AEs. Provides standard integration of Cognex products with devices such as PLCs, PCs, or Controllers Performs standard troubleshooting for Cognex products and develops knowledge of peripheral technology Supports Sales with technical inputs when communicating with or visiting customers to help Cognex win. Shares findings with the AE community Responsible for maintaining business systems information in a timely manner for accurate reporting Provides product/customer feedback to AE Manager to improve products.

Knowledge Develops a general technical knowledge of Cognex’s vision and sensor product families. General knowledge of image processing, optics and/or lighting for machine vision is desirable or can be developed quickly. General knowledge of industrial communication methods, networks, programming languages*, controls (installation, wiring, operability), PLCs, and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). *Programming languages may include: javascript, VB, VB.Net, C#, .Net, C++ General industry knowledge to include movement of product, understanding of motion control, robotics, and other automation equipment. General 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.

Skills and Abilities Solid understanding of electro-mechanical solutions. Solid ability to conduct and troubleshoot onsite optimizations, perform trials, and conduct data analytics to improve performance on solutions. Solid ability to handle challenging customer situations. Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively establish relationships, communicate, influence, and present to various stakeholders Solid presentation skills 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 2-4 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).

Additional Job Description WE MAKE COMPUTERS THAT CAN SEE Cognex is the largest, most successful and most recognized global player in industrial machine vision. Using advanced optics, image sensors, and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image, then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. Companies use Cognex vision and ID in their manufacturing processes to improve product quality, guide assembly robots, and track items through each stage of production and distribution. Cognex is focused entirely on solving the toughest problems in industrial machine vision and ID, and we have sold more solutions in these areas than any other company in the world. More than a billion products are made each day using Cognex vision. The only thing smarter than our vision and ID systems are the people that stand behind them. One of them could be you!