Robotics Applications Engineer, Vision Systems

On-site in Houston, TX

Our client is expanding its U.S. engineering footprint and is seeking a Robotics Applications Engineer, Vision Systems to support advanced automation initiatives in a highly visible, hands-on role. This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving real-world technical challenges, working directly with customers, and helping bring automation concepts from early validation through deployment. You will have the chance to contribute across design, testing, troubleshooting, and field execution while supporting a growing engineering presence in a key market.

This Role Offers

• A high-impact opportunity within a growing engineering team
• Broad exposure to robotics, machine vision, automation, and deployment work
• A dynamic role that combines design support, validation, troubleshooting, and customer interaction
• The ability to influence technical outcomes from concept through commissioning
• A collaborative setting for an engineer who thrives in hands-on environments

Focus

• Work with customer and internal teams to understand application requirements, operating constraints, and automation goals
• Support technical evaluations, feasibility reviews, and proof-of-concept activities tied to new opportunities
• Contribute to machine concepts, fixture ideas, and mechanical layouts using CAD tools
• Build, assemble, wire, test, and troubleshoot electromechanical and automation systems in lab and field settings
• Assist with integration efforts involving mechanical components, electrical hardware, sensors, and pneumatic devices
• Support implementation, startup, commissioning, and issue resolution during customer deployments
• Create clear technical documentation such as build notes, test observations, layouts, and support records
• Coordinate effectively with cross-functional engineering partners, vendors, and customer stakeholders
• Act as a customer-facing technical resource during both pre-deployment validation and post-installation support

Skill Set

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering is required
• U.S. work authorization is required
• Ability to travel at least 25 percent throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
• Hands-on experience with machine design, mechanical assembly, electrical troubleshooting, wiring, automation systems, pneumatics, and CAD
• Customer-facing engineering experience supporting requirements gathering, technical validation, deployments, and troubleshooting
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical details into practical solutions for customers and internal teams

Preferred Background

• Experience in robotics, industrial automation, machine vision, or systems integration
• Hands-on involvement with equipment commissioning, system startups, and field implementation activities.
• Familiarity with PLCs, sensors, conveyors, grippers, or similar industrial equipment
• Experience supporting manufacturing, warehousing, inspection, or automation-driven operations
• Comfort operating in fast-moving technical environments with changing project needs

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