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Automation Applications Engineer

3MD Inc.
Redmond, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Summary of Position :

The Automation Applications Engineer involves the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation systems, with a focus on machine and computer vision technologies. The Automation Applications Engineer will collaborate directly with clients to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of automated solutions. The Automation Applications Engineer will provide support to the Automation Engineering team.

Essential Functions :

Installation and Configuration :

  • Applying systems analysis procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software, or system-functional specifications
  • The design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing, or modification of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user or system design specifications
  • The design, documentation, testing, creation, or modification of computer programs related to machine operation systems
  • Install and configure automation systems, with an emphasis on machine vision technologies and integration with AWS Machine Learning or similar platforms
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure proper setup and alignment with project specifications

Machine Vision and Machine Learning Expertise :

  • Leverage in-depth knowledge of machine vision systems to enhance automation capabilities
  • Implement and optimize machine vision algorithms for quality inspection and process control
  • Apply experience in AWS Machine Learning or similar environments to enhance automation intelligence
  • Maintenance and Repair :

  • Conduct regular maintenance checks on automation equipment, including machine vision and machine learning components, to ensure functionality and identify potential issues.
  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose problems, and perform necessary repairs
  • Testing and Quality Assurance :

  • Perform thorough testing of automation systems, focusing on machine vision accuracy, machine learning model performance, and overall system efficiency.
  • Implement quality assurance measures to guarantee reliable and efficient system performance.
  • Client Interaction :

  • Interact with clients to understand their automation, machine vision, and machine learning requirements and provide technical support.
  • Documentation :

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of automation installations, configurations, machine vision settings, and machine learning models
  • Create detailed reports on troubleshooting procedures and resolutions
  • Safety Compliance :

  • Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines during installation, maintenance, and repair activities
  • Ensure that all work meets industry safety standards and regulations
  • Competencies :

  • Ensures Accountability
  • Tech Savvy
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Values Differences
  • Customer Focus
  • Resourcefulness
  • Drives Results
  • Plans and Prioritizes
  • Decision Quality
  • Self-Development
  • Work Environment :

    This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. This is a remote position.

    Physical Demands :

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee in this position frequently communicates with other co-workers / clients who have inquiries about the various projects and other needs. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time. The employee in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operate a computer and office machinery such as a calculator, keyboard, copy machine and printer. Frequently moves boxes with equipment weighing up to 25lbs across the building and / or to other offsite buildings for various project needs.

    Required Education and Experience :

  • Bachelors Degree
  • 1-3 years of experience
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 1-3 years of automation, machine vision, or machine learning experience in custom automation; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Experience with Python in a Linux Environment.
  • Industrial Machine Vision or Computer Vision experience.
  • Machine vision specifying and programming
  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks.
  • Understanding of data structures, data modelling, and software architecture.
  • Proficiency in PLCs and HMIs.
  • Write PLC to device software interface including implementation documentation and validation plan.
  • Skilled in commissioning intelligent devices on Fieldbus networks (Ethernet I / P, ProfiNet, etc.) with exceptional troubleshooting skills.
  • Robot programming experience. Interest in Robotics
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Participate in internal and customer design reviews, installations, and service calls when needed.
  • Able to communicate engineering concepts and ideas clearly (to builders, customers, and others)
  • Passion for Robotics, Vision, and AI.
  • AAP / EEO Statement :

    3MD Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, age, race and color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other category that is protected by applicable law.

    Other Duties :

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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