Application Engineer (Troy, MI)

As we continue to expand our presence in the US, we are looking for an Application Engineer to strengthen our technical expertise in industrial automation.

In this role, you will work hands-on with our vision systems and sensors, helping customers evaluate, implement, and optimize applications across industries such as automotive, robotics, assembly, and intralogistics.

This is a technical position — ideal for an automation professional who enjoys solving real-world challenges and working directly with customers and engineering teams.

Location: Troy, Michigan
Travel: 20–30% domestic
Authorization to Work: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)

As an Application Engineer, you play a vital role in ensuring customer success and strengthening SensoPart’s technical reputation in the U.S. market.
You will:

• evaluate customer applications and conduct feasibility studies using SensoPart vision systems and sensor technologies

• develop and validate technical solutions for integration into PLC- and robot-controlled environments

• support customers during implementation and commissioning

• troubleshoot applications both remotely and on-site

• deliver technical training and product demonstrations to customers and distributors

• build trade show demo systems and support technical marketing initiatives

• collaborate closely with our engineering team in Germany on complex technical topics

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

• extensive experience in factory automation or similar environments (no entry position)

• hands-on experience with PLC and/or robot programming

• strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

• ability to work independently in customer-facing technical situations

• clear communication skills and a structured working style

• willingness to travel 20–30%

• valid U.S. driver’s license

Preferred:

• experience with machine vision systems or optical sensors

• competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

• comprehensive health and dental benefits

• 401(k) with employer match

• flexible work hours

• competitive PTO structure

• international collaboration with our application engineering team in Germany

• a growing U.S. team with real impact and short decision-making paths

If you’re looking for a technically challenging role where you can take ownership of automation projects and work with cutting-edge vision technology, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today and join SensoPart’s journey in shaping the future of industrial automation.