Senior Automation Solutions Engineer

Oxipital AI, Inc. • Bedford, MA

13d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Oxipital AI is seeking a technically driven Senior Automation Solutions Engineer/Sr. Solutions Engineer to support the growth and adoption of its AI-enabled machine vision inspection and vision-guided robotic platforms across global manufacturing sectors. The company's solutions aim to revolutionize the manufacturing industry by driving greater resilience, operational efficiency, and sustainability. The ideal candidate will act as a liaison between customers and the engineering team, translating customer needs into technical requirements, demonstrating solution value, and executing successful proof-of-concept deployments. This role is crucial for scaling Oxipital AI's market presence and helping manufacturers achieve new levels of precision, efficiency, and intelligence in production. The company serves various industries including Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods & Industrial Packaging, Life Sciences Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Advanced Electronics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years experience with machine vision or robotics.
• Strong understanding of image processing and machine learning.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple technical projects at once.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience creating demos or PoC systems in an industrial environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Robotics, PLC, or Controls Engineering.
• Experience with CRM; Salesforce preferred.
• Willingness to travel for customer engagements in Industrial environment up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Programming experience
• Experience working with Staubli, Fanuc and ABB robots
• Project management experience
• Experience using SOLIDWORKS

Responsibilities

• Act as a bridge between customers, sales, and engineering—ensuring customer requirements are accurately captured and reflected in technical solution development.
• Work closely with the Business Development Managers to support pre-sales function, including evaluating opportunities and projects for technology alignment with a potential client’s project objectives and to define project performance criteria.
• Translate customer needs into clear technical specifications and collaborate with internal sales, engineering, and operations teams to ensure solution alignment.
• Lead technical presentations, demos, and PoC projects for potential customers.
• Prepare and deliver technical results documentation and ROI analyses for prospective clients.
• Travel to customer sites to support the following objectives: demos, training, technical discussions, installs, post-install support.
• Manage large-scale capital equipment and robotics projects from concept through delivery, developing detailed project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies while coordinating communication between Oxipital AI, integrator partners, and key customer stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and successful outcomes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project execution, facilitating clear, proactive communication between customers, integrators, and internal leadership to ensure expectations, deliverables, and technical requirements are fully aligned.
• Provide transparent project progress updates and milestone reporting to Oxipital AI senior management, identifying potential risks or delays early and proposing actionable solutions to maintain delivery commitments.
• Act as the local project manager, including developing standardized workflows, documentation practices, and project governance models that will support the company’s growth and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to provide technical details for compelling marketing materials — including case studies, application notes, and demo content that highlight technical capabilities and customer value.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior