Application Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary: This position is responsible for conducting pre-sales feasibility studies, customer presentations, trade show set-up, training and onsite post-sales support/installation. The AE determines the right combination of Cognex vision or sensor hardware, lighting, optics and programing for an optimal solution that fits within the customer’s defined budget. The Applications Engineering team provides technical expertise and support the sales organization in selling Cognex Vision and Sensor products to assist sales in exceeding their quota. Essential Functions: 1. Analyse customer requirements, develop vision solutions, and test the feasibility of lighting setups; 2. Collaborate with customer engineers on vision processes and communication protocols; 3. Write vision programs, test them in simulation, and analyse the test results; 4. Develop vision tasks based on AE Limit, ensuring edge detection and re-inspection logic are confirmed; 5. Respond to new vision requirements from customers, add corresponding vision programs, and validate their stability; 6. Analyse abnormal, identify solutions, and share results with PM and customers; 7. Write Vision Workflow reports explaining the principles of vision software; 8. Provide technical training to FSEs, helping them master usage and maintenance techniques. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Team Player and Creative 2. Excellent written and spoken English. Local language is added advantage 3. Good knowledge in MS Office / MS Windows / Computer Networking 4. Willing to travel across India or abroad as per business requirements for short / long stay 5. Cross functional working ability to reach business goals 6. Self and Quick learning skills Minimum education and work experience required: 1. Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in Machine Vision Technology 2. Salary maximum up to Rs.80000/- per month 3. Bachelor’s Degree in electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Communication with 75% average or equivalent 4. Master’s Degree in Computer Science / Instrumentation / Electronics / Communication with no backlogs 5. Programming knowledge in C# / .Net / Java is added advantage 6. Machine Vision / Robotics / AI / Deep Learning knowledge is added advantage 7. Should be comfortable working in factory environment Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Overtime pay Performance bonus Shift allowance Yearly bonus Ability to commute/relocate: Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person Expected Start Date: 30/06/2025