Job Description Essential Functions • Provides application guidance for high-complexity applications across all Cognex products and prioritizes as necessary. For complex applications, may require the support of more experienced AEs. • Provides advanced integration of Cognex products with devices such as PLCs, PCs, or Controllers • Performs advanced troubleshooting for Cognex products and develops knowledge of peripheral technology • Provides Sales with technical options when communicating with or visiting customers to help Cognex win. • Shares advanced findings and creates documentation and trainings for the AE community • Responsible for maintaining business systems information in a timely manner for accurate reporting • Provides product/customer feedback to AE Manager and product owners to improve products. Knowledge • Develops an advanced technical knowledge of Cognex’s vision and sensor product families. • Advanced knowledge of image processing, optics and lighting for machine vision. • Advanced knowledge of industrial communication methods, networks, two or more programming languages*, controls (installation, wiring, operability), PLCs, and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). *Programming languages may include: javascript, VB, VB.Net, C#, .Net, C++ • Advanced industry knowledge to include movement of product, understanding of motion control, robotics, and other automation equipment. • Advanced knowledge of controls engineering concepts such as installation, wiring, and operability from prior experience • Working knowledge of MS Office applications. Windows based PC industrial connectivity in a lab and automation environment. • Begins to gain knowledge of business processes and decision-making for product development and commercial impacts Skills & Abilities • Advanced understanding of electro-mechanical solutions. • Advanced ability to conduct and troubleshoot onsite optimizations, perform trials, and conduct data analytics to improve performance on solutions. • Advanced ability to handle challenging customer situations. • Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively establish relationships, communicate, influence, and present to various stakeholders • Advanced presentation skills • Mentors other AEs Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Computer Science; or an otherwise equivalent technical experience • Typically requires a minimum of 4-6 years of experience in technical application development. Experience in a related or high-tech industry preferred. • Ability to adapt to flexible working hours including the availability to work evening and weekend hours or varying work patterns depending on customer or project needs. Ability to be on-call and respond to customer emergencies. • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, sometimes on short notice. Travel will vary depending on region, time of year, and customer needs. • Ability to work safely in industrial environments by strictly following safety guidelines and protocols (may vary per region/customer). This job has physical requirements including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds (appx. 23 kilograms). • Must maintain customer confidentiality to protect confidential or sensitive customer information. • English language proficiency (written and oral). Additional Job Description