Vision Specialist

SunSource•Malvern, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The role will support the Applied Controls Vision Department with technical capabilities in the programming and evaluation of industrial vision systems. Support the sales team in efforts to evaluate customer samples to determine the best vision system for a project. Be an active participant at customer factory sales visits as SICK Vision hardware expert. The Position will provide high level industrial programming, specifically in Vision Automation. Required to interface with multiple automation systems and have a strong understanding on industrial communication protocols. On-site programming support with potential multiday travel will be required as needed. Regular customer communication to ensure clear expectations. Strong willingness to learn new hardware and software as ACI continues to build its hardware portfolio. Display commitment and passion for the success of the Applied Controls Inc.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Engineering or Software)

Responsibilities

Industrial Programming expertise
Computer programming
Vision System Programming
PLC/HMI Programming knowledge
Understanding of industrial communication methods
Machine Vision Experience
Capability to evaluate varieties of lighting methods
General understanding of vision lensing and effects on an image
Capability to do basic control voltage wiring
Maintain a current understanding Applied Controls primary product lines
Understanding of industry’s safety requirements
Maintain Strong relations with Applied Controls customers
Ensure regular status updates and communication with customers
Provide high level customer service
Understand all position appropriate company & vendor processes and systems (Siemens, Sick, UR)
Meeting etiquette (understand who’s participating, who should participate, meeting location, expected outcome, who’s documenting or notetaking, follow-up actions)
Maintain training certifications as required
Support off-site and on-site trainings as required
Support and train internal employees on Applied Controls systems and hardware.
Project management skills
Ensure timeliness of delivery
Support delivery of hardware selections to the sales team
Work within a team to solve new problems as they arise
Strong team communication
Willing to support teammates as required
Working knowledge and experience in manufacturing
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment
Understanding of manufacturing needs and processes
Managing on-site installations
Providing a professional support to meet customer needs
Capability of learning on the job and adapting to requirements.
Flexibility to fulfill requests as provided by manager on a timely manner
Weekly measurement of time utilization (ie. Billable vs. non-billable hours)
Monthly measurement of predictive time accuracy.