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Application Engineer

CV Library, Olathe, Kansas, us, 66051

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Company Background

The company provides automation and system integration services to food manufacturers. It’s a market leader for digital transformation, label and date code verification and robotic powder weighing. We're a growing SME offering fantastic opportunities in a fast-paced organisation.

About the role

We’re looking for a practical, technically strong Application Engineer to help deploy the next of AI vision systems into UK food factories. You’ll work on high-speed production lines, implementing real-time image analysis solutions that detect, count, and verify products, replacing manual quality checks with powerful machine learning.

This is a hands-on role focused on applying AI to solve real production problems. You’ll help OAL deploy cutting-edge vision, contributing to some of the most innovative projects in the UK food industry.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

* Vision-Driven Innovation: Help deploy leading-edge vision solutions that improve food safety, quality, and traceability.

* Autonomy with Support: Take ownership of your projects while collaborating with expert engineering teams.

* Real Impact: This is not a lab job. Your systems will directly improve efficiency, reduce waste and solve complex food manufacturing challenges.

Your Role Will Involve

* Designing and implementing machine vision inspection systems.

* Running trials and developing proof-of-concepts to validate AI models for real-world conditions.

* Programming and configuring PLCs and SCADA systems.

* Installing, commissioning, and supporting automated solutions on customer sites across the UK.

* Creating and maintaining clear documentation, including functional design specs and support manuals.

* Acting as the technical liaison with customers during deployment and troubleshooting.

* Supporting the wider automation team in delivering complete project solutions.

* Conducting trials and feasibility studies for customer-specific vision requirements.

What We’re Looking For

* Experience deploying machine vision or image analysis systems in an industrial or research setting.

* Comfortable working with AI/ML platforms or deep learning vision tools

* Hands-on engineering experience with automation or robotics systems.

* Able to work on site, troubleshoot systems hands-on, and communicate clearly with operators and engineers.

* Has over 5 years of experience in a similar role.

* Full UK driving licence and happy to travel UK-wide (50%+ field-based).

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

* UK-wide travel.

* Flexible Working: Find the balance with our flexible work arrangements.

* Generous Holiday Package: Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.

* Company vehicle.

* Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our company pension scheme.

* Peace of Mind: Feel secure with our death in service benefit.

* Continuous Learning: We’ll cover your professional fees, supporting your career development.

* Smart Health: Access a 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and wellbeing services anytime