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Customer Support Engineer
Cognex CorporationGermanyfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2025
About the role
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first-line technical support via phone, web, and remote tools.
- Diagnose and resolve issues involving:
- - Cognex products: DataMan barcode readers, In-Sight vision systems, VisionPro, and Deep Learning tools.
- - Industrial protocols: TCP/IP, FTP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, SLMP, DeviceNet.
- - Automation components: PLCs, in-motion scales, dimensioners, label printer/applicators, sensors.
- Reproduce customer issues in lab environments and provide workarounds or solutions.
- Maintain detailed case documentation in CRM and ensure timely updates to customers.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, FAQs, and knowledge base articles.
- Collaborate with global support teams and escalate issues to engineering when needed.
- Participate in continuous training on new technologies and products.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
- Strong understanding of machine vision, image processing, and optics.
- Experience with industrial automation systems, including PLC ladder logic and robotic control.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Programming knowledge in JavaScript, C#, C++, VB; ability to debug script-based and object-oriented code.
- Familiarity with networking concepts and remote diagnostic tools.
- Ability to replicate customer environments and simulate real-world issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
- 2–4 years of experience in technical support, preferably in automation, robotics, or IT.
- Fluent in Spanish and English; German is a strong advantage.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally if required.
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