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Application Engineer

Application Engineer

CV LibraryOlathe, KS, United States
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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
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    Application Engineer • Olathe, KS, United States