Controls Engineer – Cognex Vision Specialist

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with strong Cognex Vision expertise and prior involvement in GM automotive projects to join our Engineering Department. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality electrical and controls design work, generating accurate project quotations, and managing the complete lifecycle of automation systems—from concept development and design through build supervision, start-up, debugging, and final commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electrical designs, control system architectures, PLC/HMI programs, and automation concepts according to project requirements.
• Design, configure, and deploy Cognex Vision systems, including camera selection, lensing, lighting, job creation, calibration, and communication with PLCs.
• Support sales activities by participating in customer presentations and preparing technical project quotations and proposals.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal engineering teams to ensure compliance with technical specifications and industry standards.
• Supervise machine build phases, installation, system integration, and commissioning while ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, manage supplier deliverables, and provide regular progress reports.
• Serve as Project Engineer when required, leading technical coordination and execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or related field (professional title required).
• 5+ years of experience in control systems engineering, including automation equipment design and implementation.
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi) and HMI development.
• Experience working with industrial communication networks such as Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus.
• Background in automation equipment such as power & free systems, indexing tables, walking beams, and assembly machinery.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and customer-facing skills.
• Valid driver's license and legal eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Valid U.S. visa (any type permitting international business travel).
• English communication skills at a B2–C1 level (oral and written).

Cognex Vision Requirements (Mandatory)

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience with Cognex In-Sight, Cognex VisionPro, and Cognex Designer.
• Ability to design complete vision solutions including:
• Camera, lens, and lighting selection.
• Image acquisition optimization and tool configuration.
• Development of inspections such as pattern matching, OCR/OCV, measurement, presence/absence, and defect detection.
• Calibration routines (manual and automated) and multi-camera synchronization.
• Skilled in integrating Cognex systems with PLCs and robot controllers using industrial communication protocols.
• Experience troubleshooting complex vision issues (lighting, reflections, part variation, false positives/negatives).
• Preferred: Experience implementing Cognex systems in GM or Stellantis environments, following their standards and documentation requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automation installation and commissioning within the automotive industry (GM/Stellantis – assembly or powertrain).
• Familiarity with GM specifications for controls, safety, vision, and documentation.

Benefits

• 100% vacation bonus.
• 40 days of year-end bonus (Aguinaldo).
• Savings fund.
• Free snacks at the workplace.
• Professional and multicultural work environment.
• Growth opportunities in international automation projects.

Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo

Sueldo: $50, $61,000.00 al mes

Beneficios:

• Caja de ahorro
• Días de maternidad superiores a los de la ley
• Seguro de gastos médicos

Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial