Field Application Engineer – Machine Vision Integration

Starting immediately, Full-time

The Field Application Engineer is a highly technical consultant position at Basler for advanced machine vision integration including cameras, optics, lighting and image processing. This role’s primary responsibility is to facilitate successful technical computer vision consultancy for new opportunities with new and existing accounts. A strong background around computer vision, electronic design, FPGA/SoC programming, and image processing software is required. Also required is a strong communication skillset and the ability to apply advanced technical knowledge to identify customer needs. Hands-on experience with developing & supporting complete vision integration is required.

This position reports to the Application Engineering Manager – Basler Inc.

Responsibilities

• Consult with new and existing customers on medium and large projects, supporting in evaluation, integration, and troubleshooting of camera-based inspections systems. Solutions often include consulting on cameras, optics, lighting, and frame grabbers alongside advanced image processing for the purpose of successful customer integration of Basler products for industrial inspection applications.
• Showcase both hardware and software expertise of machine vision integration relevant to implement industrial cameras enabling image-based inspection.
• Guide customers with machine vision industry best practices extending beyond the Basler portfolio. Possibly including concepts from robotics, factory automation, PLC control, general wiring and triggering.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through long term support of key customers post design-in cycle.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, beginning with the analysis of customer needs, and continuing through the post sales process ensuring customers successful implementation of Basler products.
• Collaborate with sales on the evaluation of opportunities based on technical and commercial feasibility.
• Assess and manage technical risks at both the account and project levels as it pertains to opportunity success.
• Collaborate with the customers R&D teams, technicians, and stakeholders to instill confidence in the recommended solution.
• Coordinate with Basler Business Development, Product Management, and internal R&D teams to facilitate necessary buy-in on large opportunities.
• Transition between working independently as well as with large interdisciplinary teams to build the necessary support structure for individual customer success.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed up to 20-30%.
• Stay current with industry trends and continuously develop relevant skill sets.
• Track and manage time spent on accounts and project to improve future effort estimations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in the field of machine vision including cameras, optics, lighting, frame grabbers, and common industrial A3 recognized interfaces.
• Knowledge in the field of computer vision, 2D & 3D camera technologies, embedded processors, & vision software.
• Strong project management skills and proven experience in managing complex customer projects.
• Strong understanding of current PC hardware and network technology, including advanced skills working with Windows, Linux and their embedded versions. MacOS is a plus.
• Familiarity with software development practices.
• Working proficiency in C++, C#, and Python programming.
• Strong understanding of electronics concepts and familiarity with circuit analysis and components.
• Strong desire to learn new technologies and grow engineering skillset.
• Basic knowledge of SAP and Salesforce.com or similar CRM is required.
• Pronounced self-discipline, results-oriented and self-starter.
• Technical writing skills are a plus.

Experience and educational background

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Vision, Machine learning, Electronics, Physics, Engineering or related field with 8+ years of relevant work experience.

What we offer

• Our comprehensive U.S. offering includes: a competitive compensation package, medical and dental health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• This is a position based out of our US headquarters office in Exton, PA.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Your application

Do you share our passion and ambition? Then email us your application, stating the desired starting date and your salary expectations to BaslerUSA.HR@baslerweb.com.

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