Job Description Essential Functions* Provides application guidance for medium\-complexity applications across Cognex products and prioritizes as necessary. For complex applications, may require the support of more experienced AEs. * Provides standard integration of Cognex products with devices such as PLCs, PCs, or Controllers * Performs standard troubleshooting for Cognex products and develops knowledge of peripheral technology * Supports Sales with technical inputs when communicating with or visiting customers to help Cognex win. * Shares findings with the AE community * Responsible for maintaining business systems information in a timely manner for accurate reporting * Provides product/customer feedback to AE Manager to improve products. Knowledge* Develops a general technical knowledge of Cognex’s vision and sensor product families. * General knowledge of image processing, optics and/or lighting for machine vision is desirable or can be developed quickly. * General knowledge of industrial communication methods, networks, programming languages\*, controls (installation, wiring, operability), PLCs, and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). + *Programming languages may include: javascript, VB, VB.Net, C\#, .Net, C\+\+* * General industry knowledge to include movement of product, understanding of motion control, robotics, and other automation equipment. * General 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. Skills and Abilities* Solid understanding of electro\-mechanical solutions. * Solid ability to conduct and troubleshoot onsite optimizations, perform trials, and conduct data analytics to improve performance on solutions. * Solid ability to handle challenging customer situations. * Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively establish relationships, communicate, influence, and present to various stakeholders * Solid presentation skills 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 2\-4 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). \#LI\-PM1