Vision Specialist

Applied Controls, a SunSource company, is a high-tech automation distributor and solutions provider. We educate and support local manufacturers in implementing emerging technologies to reduce costs, increase productivity and improve safety. Our offerings range from industrial computers and software, Robotics, Machine Vision, and Motion Control. Our goal is to increase productivity to keep manufacturing in America successful and prosperous.  www.appliedc.com  

Job Description: 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.

Duties/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

Customer Management

Maintain Strong relations with Applied Controls customers

Ensure regular status updates and communication with customers

Provide high level customer service

Company Knowledge

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)

Product training

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.

Physical Effort & Travel: Regular lifting of objects under 40lbs

Occasional lifting of object over 40lbs

Regular standing and walking within customer facilities up to full days on feet

Regular travel to customer sites within the mid-Atlantic region

Occasional overnight and travel outside of the region

Company vehicles and personal vehicles will be utilized for travel

Working Environment: Occasional exposure to heat

Regular exposure to electrical circuitry

Rare exposure to chemicals

Regular use of worn PPE

Required Skills/Abilities: 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

Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Engineering or Software)

Metrics: Weekly measurement of time utilization (ie. Billable vs. non-billable hours)

Monthly measurement of predictive time accuracy.

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