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We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years. 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. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our \"Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast\" culture, which celebrates employee innovation, determination, and dedication in a dynamic, fun, and distinctive atmosphere.\nAs a Senior Applications Engineer, you will join an Applications Engineering (AE) team that is responsible for supporting customers through their journey with Cognex. The AE team determines the right combination of Cognex products, lighting, optics and automation engineering for an optimal solution that fits within the customer’s defined budget and skillset. The AE team provides technical expertise to customers and collaborates with the Sales organization to influence the selling of Cognex products\nEssential Functions\nProvides 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.\nProvides advanced integration of Cognex products with devices such as PLCs, PCs, or Controllers\nPerforms advanced troubleshooting for Cognex products and develops knowledge of peripheral technology\nProvides Sales with technical options when communicating with or visiting customers to help Cognex win.\nShares advanced findings and creates documentation and trainings for the AE community\nResponsible for maintaining business systems information in a timely manner for accurate reporting\nProvides product/customer feedback to AE Manager and product owners to improve products.\nKnowledge\nDevelops an advanced technical knowledge of Cognex’s vision and sensor product families.\nAdvanced knowledge of image processing, optics and lighting for machine vision.\nAdvanced 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++\nAdvanced industry knowledge to include movement of product, understanding of motion control, robotics, and other automation equipment.\nAdvanced knowledge of controls engineering concepts such as installation, wiring, and operability from prior experience\nWorking knowledge of MS Office applications. Windows based PC industrial connectivity in a lab and automation environment.\nBegins to gain knowledge of business processes and decision-making for product development and commercial impacts \nSkills & Abilities\nAdvanced understanding of electro-mechanical solutions.\nAdvanced ability to conduct and troubleshoot onsite optimizations, perform trials, and conduct data analytics to improve performance on solutions.\nAdvanced ability to handle challenging customer situations.\nAdvanced interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively establish relationships, communicate, influence, and present to various stakeholders\nAdvanced presentation skills\nMentors other AEs\nMinimum Requirements\nBachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Computer Science; or an otherwise equivalent technical experience\nTypically requires a minimum of 4-6 years of experience in technical application development. 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