Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a
Robotics & Vision Field Applications Engineer for a top
Global Technology Organization in Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC.
This is a high-visibility, customer-facing role designed for an early-career engineer to join a strategic growth initiative focused on a new Robotics & Vision product category. You will serve as a technical bridge between Global R&D and North American customers—including OEM machine builders and system integrators. This position is ideal for a "hands-on" engineer with strong fundamentals in SCARA robotics and vision systems who wants to transition from theoretical knowledge to real-world industrial application.
Job Responsibilities
- Technical Application Support: Work closely with OEM machine builders and system integrators to confidently apply robotics, vision, and control technologies to solve complex industrial problems
- Product Integration: Provide hands-on support for the programming, testing, and installation of SCARA robots and 2D vision systems at strategic key account sites
- Customer Collaboration: Act as a trusted technical resource, delivering presentations and demonstrations that highlight product capabilities and value propositions
- Cross-Functional Liaison: Direct interaction with Product Management, R&D, and global factory teams to provide feedback on product performance and customer needs
- System Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues involving robot controllers, power electronics, and vision sensors
- Market Development: Help shape the support structure for a new product category, ensuring robotics and vision solutions are trusted and effectively implemented in the field
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or similar) is REQUIRED
Experience & Skills
- Experience Level: 0-3 years of relevant experience (Internships and Co-ops highly valued)
- Robotics: Demonstrable exposure to SCARA robots and robot controllers
- Vision Systems: Foundational knowledge of 2D vision systems
- Programming: Proficiency in any modern programming language (C++, Python, Java, or PLC logic)
- Electrical: Practical exposure to power electronics
Preferred Attributes (Nice-to-Have)
- Exposure to 6-Axis or Collaborative (Cobots) robots
- Familiarity with 3D vision systems and industrial networking protocols
- Experience with 0-3 years in a customer-facing or field service environment
Soft Skills
- Customer-Centric Personality: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for this role
- Technical Aptitude: A mix of strong software fundamentals and hands-on mechanical/electrical aptitude
- Mindset: Proactive, curious, and driven by follow-through and ownership
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
- Life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
