Application Engineer

We are looking for a Systems & Applications Engineer to join our international engineering team and help develop cutting-edge inspection solutions used by leading food and beverage manufacturers worldwide.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, prototyping, testing and validation of advanced electro-optical and electromechanical systems used on high-speed production lines. You will work closely with customers, sales, service, production and engineering teams across the globe to bring innovative machine vision solutions to life.

What You'll Do

• Design, prototype and validate innovative inspection solutions for industrial machine vision applications
• Conduct performance trials on existing and prototype systems using challenging customer samples
• Analyze results and prepare technical reports with recommendations and solution assessments
• Provide technical expertise and consultation to internal teams and customers
• Support Sales and Service teams in resolving complex technical challenges
• Collaborate with Production and external suppliers to address technical issues and maintain documentation
• Work with global engineering teams to develop next-generation inspection technologies
• Visit customer sites when required to support installations, evaluations and technical investigations
• Identify emerging technologies and contribute to future product innovations
• Take ownership of projects and drive them through successful completion

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience
• Hands-on experience building and testing prototypes from concepts and technical sketches
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with machine vision systems
• Experience with electro-optical or electromechanical systems
• Familiarity with material handling or automated industrial systems

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Collaborative mindset and passion for innovation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)

Travel & Work Environment

• Approximately 10% travel, primarily within the United States with occasional international travel
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility after onboarding and training
• Expected on-site presence to support system validation, testing and team collaboration

Why Join Us?

• Develop industry-leading machine vision technologies
• Work on highly visible projects with global impact
• Collaborate with international engineering teams
• Combine hands-on prototyping, customer interaction and innovation
• Opportunity to shape next-generation inspection solutions for world-class manufacturers