Applications Engineer

working location:Floor 7, CEO Building, Lot HH2-1, Me Tri Ha Urban Area, Pham Hung Street, Yen Hoa Ward, Hanoi City, Viet NamJob Summary:This position is responsible for conducting pre-sales feasibility studies, customer presentations, trade show set-up, training and onsite post-sales support/installation. The AE determines the right combination of Cognex vision or sensor hardware, lighting, optics and programing for an optimal solution that fits within the customer’s defined budget. The Applications Engineering team provides technical expertise and support the sales organization in selling Cognex Vision and Sensor products to assist sales in exceeding their quota. Essential Functions:Provides application feasibilities and fast tracks as necessary. Conduct demonstrations and online trials of products at customer sites, trade shows, seminars, and events. Troubleshoots issues at customers and provides resolutions to problems.Completes evaluation reports in a timely and complete manner while recommending a solution that fits within the constraints of the application.Provides expertise in the integration of Cognex products with devices such as PLCs, PCs, or Controllers. Develops a broad technical knowledge of Cognex’s vision and sensor product families. Provides customer and sales engineer training when required. Provides product feedback to AE Manager and Product Business Units to improve products. Provides sales intelligence to sales when communicating with or visiting customers to help Cognex win.Maintain and continuously update project information in Salesforce.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Team Player and CreativeExcellent written and spoken English. Good knowledge in MS Office / MS Windows / Computer NetworkingWilling to travel across other areas in Vietnam or abroad as per business requirements for short / long stayCross functional working ability to reach business goalsSelf and Quick learning skillsMinimum education and work experience required: Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Communication with 70% average or equivalent4+ years of machine vision related applications engineering working experience preferred.Programming knowledge in C# / .Net / Java is an added advantageKnowledge in Industrial communication protocol for PLC is an added advantageMachine Vision / Robotics / AI / Deep Learning knowledge is an added advantageShould be comfortable working in factory environment