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Customer Support Engineer

Cognex Corporation
Germanyfull_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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